Characterization of New XPS System (5 MB)
The complete 150 page report reveals the tests needed to learn if a new or newly installed XPS system is working properly or has problems with energy scale linearity, count rate, systematic noise, focus vs cts, X-ray stability, transmission function, energy resolution and charge compensation. The first 15 pages of the full report (included here) list the problems and characteristics of this new XPS
system. ($100) |
Nuts & Bolts of XPS (2 MB PDF)
This 8 page highly condensed summary of the nuts and bolts of XPS lists the: limits, strengths, weaknesses, capabilities, physics, sample spectra, profiles, guide to select tool, XPS vs other tools, common contaminants, high energy res spectra explanation, damage, charge-up, chemical state profiling and summaries of measurements of chemical vs physical features & problems. ($25) |
Overview of XPS Market (1 MB PDF)
This 20 page overview contains many of the details to be considered when purchasing a new XPS or AES instrument. There are many other factors that need to be considered. A more detailed overview is now being prepared. For additional information and advice please contact xpert@xpsdata.com ($25) |
Chemical States by AES (5 MB PDF)
The table of contents (p2) reveals the full contents of this 48 page presentation. A limited number of pages (16) shows some of the details provided in this advanced presentation. The take-home lesson from this talk is the ability of high energy resolution AES systems, equipped with a HSA (CHA), to provide not only chemical state information, but also the ability of REELS
to characterize, map or profile insulator with no problems. ($50) |
