A two-day course focusing on the key principles of wavelength dispersive XRF and their practical application.

Are you a current or prospective XRF user looking to maximise your equipment’s capabilities? If so, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming WD-XRF theory, ED-XRF theory, and XRF Sample Preparation courses—all carefully designed to help you expand your knowledge and practical expertise in XRF spectrometry.

Two Ways to Attend

We’re pleased to offer two attendance options for your convenience:

General Admission 1 (in-person)

Remote Attendance (online webinar via Microsoft Teams)

When registering, simply select the option that best suits you in the checkout.

Expert Instruction

These courses are led by dedicated specialists in XRF spectrometry. With extensive hands-on experience, they will provide you with the insights, techniques, and confidence to become a proficient user of XRF instrumentation.

Our two-day WD-XRF theory course focuses on the core principles of wavelength dispersive XRF and their practical application. It is perfect for both existing and prospective WD-XRF users who want to deepen their understanding of the technique. Regardless of which WD-XRF spectrometer you use, the course content has been tailored to meet your needs.

Wavelength-Dispersive XRF Theory – Day 1 Agenda | Monday 28th September 2026

Morning

09:30 – 10:00 | Arrival, registration, and tea/coffee

10:00 – 11:00 | XRF Basic Principles

11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee/tea break

11:15 – 12:30 | Spectrometer Configuration and the Optical Path

Afternoon

12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch

13:15 – 14:00 | Spectrometer Configuration and the Optical Path (cont.)

14:00 – 15:00 | The Effect of Matrix: Mass Absorption and Inter-element Effects

15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee/tea break

15:15 – 16:00 | Sample Analysis: Approaches to Quantifying Composition

16:00 – 16:30 | Open session for questions and discussion

Wavelength-Dispersive XRF Theory – Day 2 Agenda | Tuesday, 29th September 2026

Morning

09:00 – 09:30 | Arrival, registration, and tea/coffee

09:30 – 10:30 | Semi-Quantitative Analysis and Fundamental Parameters

10:30 – 11:00 | Quantitative Analysis: Spectral Corrections

11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee/tea break

11:15 – 12:30 | Quantitative Analysis: Spectral Corrections (cont.)

Afternoon

12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch

13:15 – 15:00 | Quantitative Analysis: Calibration and Inter-element Corrections

15:00 – 15:15 | Coffee/tea break

15:15 – 16:00 | Quantitative Analysis: Calibration and Inter-element Corrections (cont.)

16:00 – 16:30 | Open session for questions and discussion.

Course Speakers

John Austin – XRF Applications Specialist

John has wide-ranging expertise in Energy-Dispersive XRF (ED-XRF), Wavelength-Dispersive XRF (WD-XRF), Micro-XRF for small spot analysis, and XRF sample preparation. With over ten years of hands-on laboratory work across various industries—including aerospace, academia, waste management, metals, ceramics, and battery research—he develops methods, creates high-performance calibrations tailored to each user’s needs, and provides vital support whenever required.

Konstantin Brendgens – FLUXANA GmbH

Since 2002, FLUXANA has supplied a comprehensive range of XRF accessories (cups, foils, chemicals, calibration standards) and sample preparation equipment (fusion systems, mills, presses). Drawing on years of experience, FLUXANA offers complete solutions to achieve outstanding results in XRF sample preparation.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your XRF knowledge under the guidance of leading industry experts. Register now, and be sure to select your desired attendance option—General Admission 1 (in-person) or Remote Attendance (online webinar)—at checkout.

We look forward to welcoming you!

For more information please visit the SciMed event page: https://www.scimed.co.uk/xrf-theory-courses-2026 (https://www.scimed.co.uk/xrf-theory-courses-2026)

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