AXAA XRD/XRF Workshop for students

Sponsored by the Australian X-ray Analytical Association

Join us in person for the AXAA XRD/XRF Workshop, covering the theories and applications of these two popular characterisation techniques.

Research student delegates are recommended to join and prepare themselves with basic XRD and XRF knowledge before the main conference though this AXAA workshop. Join us in person to explore these commonly used characterisation techniques, ask questions, and connect to experts in the field. It’s a great chance to boost your skills and meet fellow science enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this AXAA subsidized learning opportunity!

Venue: Adelaide Hill Convention Centre, Upper Level, South Room

Date & Time: Sunday 29 November 2026 (9:00 – 16:30)

Key Topics of XRD Workshop (Morning):

• Demonstration of Rietveld refinements

• Equations for diffraction peak positions, peak intensities, and peak widths

• Choices of XRD geometries and common XRD applications

• Geometric aberrations in Bragg-Brentano geometry  

• Penetration Depth and Average Information depth

Key Topics of XRF Workshop (Afternoon):

• Fundamental theory: X-rays interaction with matter

• The XRF Signal: Background, line overlap, matrix effects and analysis depth

• Standardless analysis: matrix correction via Fundamental Parameters

• Standard Calibration: matrix correction via Alphas (theoretical or empirical)

• Good laboratory Practice: Sample preparation and QA/QC for XRF

Organizer: Tony Wang, Queensland University of Technology; tony.wang@qut.edu.au

Registration:
If you wish to attend, please register via the below link

Registration fee: $50AUD

• A booklet handout of the lecture slides

• Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea