AZtec Wave Course (Pleasanton, CA)

AZtec Wave is Oxford Instruments’ combined (EDS) and Wavelength Dispersive Spectrometry (WDS) system allowing for the simultaneous acquisition of ED and WD spectra for quantitative analysis.

This course consists of 1 day of presentations and instruction from a live EDS and WDS combined system.

Course Objectives:

• Train the user how to optimize analytical conditions for different applications and materials for WDS analysis
• Attendees become proficient in the operation of the AZtec Wave software.
• Learn how to interpret qualitative and quantitative results.

Course Outline:

• Basic Introduction to X-ray generation and WDS analysis
• Overview of WD Spectrometer.
• Overview of Aztec Wave software
  1. Creating both EDS and WDS user standards in AZtec
  2. Checking the Spectrometer: determining whether your system is operating properly.
  3. Using the simulated WD spectrum.
  4. Associating ED and WD beam measurements for combined analysis.
  5. Spectral Scans in INCA Wave.
• Quantitative analysis theory and practical considerations

 Note: It is recommended that anyone attending this course should be familiar with the AZtec EDS system or have attended one the AZtec EDS courses prior to attending this class.

Oxford Instruments reserves the right to cancel any course up to 14 days before start of a course due to insufficient number of participants. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. It is recommended that before attending a course, the student is familiar with general electron microscopy and basic principles of their analytical system. In addition to courses at our training facilities and online, Oxford Instruments can provide an Applications Specialist onsite to train lab users on your own system. This allows the course to be tailored to your specific needs and applications.