Upon competition of this workshop attendees should be able to:
- Understand the basics of powder diffraction
- Understand the different information content of a power diffraction pattern and their physical meaning, including peak position, peak intensity, and peak profile
- Identify symmetry operations and elements in structures, and understand the differences between crystal systems
- Index the powder diffraction pattern of a simple unknown phase
- Accurately identify the phases in a mixture of unknown phases
- Refine the wavelength of a standard sample measured using X-rays and neutrons
- Carry out accurate LeBail/Pawley and Rietveld refinements measured using X-rays and neutrons
- Visually interpret the quality of a model fit to the data and identify areas for improvement
- Find reliable powder diffraction resources to self-learn and develop your own skills
This workshop is not intended to teach you how to use TOPAS or GSAS-II packages, or how to carry out a full analysis of your specific material.
