X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS / ESCA)

XPS is used to determine the atoms present at a surface and their concentrations, chemistry, and lateral and depth distributions. This course emphasizes the topics listed below over a 2 day presentation.

This and all other courses are available as On Site Training


WHAT THE COURSE COVERS:

  • Introduction
  • Terminology
  • Surfaces
  • Types of Surfaces
  • The Principles of XPS
  • Production of Photoelectrons
  • Peak Labeling
  • Electronic Figuration of Atoms
  • Atoms
  • Molecules
  • Solids
  • Energy
  • Spectra
  • Auger Process
  • Valence Spectra
  • Surface Sensitivity
  • Information Depth
  • Sample Handling
  • Spin-Orbit Splitting
  • Chemical Shift
  • Plasmons
  • Multiplet Splitting
  • Shake-up
  • Instrumentation
  • Dual Anode
  • Bremsstrahlung
  • Monochromatic Source
  • Electron Energy Analyzers
  • Spectrum Acquisition
  • Energy Resolution
  • Scattering in Analyzers
  • Electron Detectors
  • Pulse Counting
  • Position Sensitive Detectors
  • Small Area Analysis
  • Area Location
  • Imaging XPS
  • Methods
  • Equipment and Examples
  • Vacuum System Samples
  • Energy Scale Calibration
  • Qualitative Analysis
  • Identification of Elements
  • Changing X-Ray sources
  • Charging
  • Interpretation of Chemical Shift
  • Relaxation Effects
  • Auger Parameter
  • Peak Widths
  • Lineshapes
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Sensitivity Factors
  • Ionization Cross Section
  • Asymmetry Parameter
  • Analyzer Transmission
  • Reference Spectra
  • Intensities
  • Background Subtraction
  • Detection Limit
  • Effect of Thin Overlayers
  • Artifacts
  • X-Ray Damage
  • Charging
  • Methods for Charge Control
  • Ghost Peaks
  • Data Acquisition and Processing
  • Processing Data
  • Tougaard Background Subtraction
  • Satellite Subtraction
  • Peak Area
  • Lineshapes
  • Curve Fitting
  • Deconvolution
  • Depth Profiling
  • Non-Destructive and Destructive Methods
  • Angle Resolved XPS
  • Diffraction
  • Elastic Scattering
  • Thickogram
  • Inelastic Loss Method
  • Sputtering
  • Depth Calibration
  • Applications
  • Instrument Selection and Summary

  • WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

    • Scientists
    • Engineers
    • Technicians
    • and Students who would like a detailed understanding of the use of x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS/ESCA) for surface analysis
    This course includes a copy of the course notes.


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