Enhance Your X-ray Reflectometry Skills


Beam Optics in an XRR Scan
Explore the optical setup in an X-ray Reflectometry (XRR) scan! And answer the question: "how does an XRR measurement work?"
Expert XRR analyst, Dr. Colleen Frazer, breaks down the geometry of the beams relative to the sample and XRR detector. Sh...

Comparing XRR and XRD
X-ray Reflectometry (XRR) and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) are two very similar techniques - so similar that they are actually regularly performed on the same analytical instrument.
Make sure you're selecting the right approach to get an actionable an...

Sample Alignment for XRR Measurement
Is your X-ray Reflectometry (XRR) data the best it can be?
Expert XRR analyst, Dr. Colleen Frazer, shares best practices for aligning the sample and instrument arms in an X-ray Reflectometry tool.
This video is an excerpt from a Covalent Academy...

Features of a Specular XRR Pattern
Is your X-ray Reflectometry (XRR) data the best it can be?
Learn what features to expect in a specular XRR pattern, as well as how to extract parameters of interest from your data. Expert XRR analyst, Dr. Colleen Frazer, will guide you through s...

How to Troubleshoot XRR Analysis: 4 Common Problems and How to Fix Them
Is your X-ray Reflectometry (XRR) data the best it can be?
Learn how to troubleshoot common problems that arise during XRR analysis, and get expert tips on what strategies work to fix them.
This video is an excerpt from a Covalent Academy webin...


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