Course Leaders: Stuart Kearns (GB), Mike Matthews (GB)

First run: Ljubljana, European Workshop, 2015

Introduction to EDS/WDS X-ray microanalysis
A one-day short course for new and novice users of both SEM and EPMA. The course involves a series of lectures and on-instrument practical demonstrations of some of the fundamental aspects of EDS and WDS analysis, delivered by EMAS' own experienced team of experts. Topics covered include: X-ray generation in the SEM, characteristics of ED and WD detectors, X-ray mapping, and quantitative analysis.