E-raamat: Data Driven Guide to the Analysis of X-ray Photoelectron Spectra using RxpsG

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis.

This book provides a theoretical background to X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and a practical guide to the analysis of the XPS spectra using the RxpsG software, a powerful tool for XPS analysis. Although there are several publications and books illustrating the theory behind X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and the origin of the spectral feature, this book provides an additional practical introduction to the use of RxspG. It illustrates how to use the RxpsG software to perform specific key operations, with figures and examples which the reader can reproduce themselves.

The book contains a list of theoretical sections explaining the appearance of the various spectral features (core-lines, Auger components, valence bands, loss features etc). They are accompanied by practical steps so readers can learn how to analyze specific spectral features using the various functions of the RxpsG software. This book is useful guide for researchers in physics, chemistry, and materials science who are looking to begin using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, in addition to experienced researchers who want to learn how to use RxpsG.

In the digital format, the spectral data and step-by-step indications are provided to reproduce the examples given in the textbook.

RxpsG is a free software for the spectral analysis. Readers can find the installation information and download the package from https://github.com/GSperanza/.

RxpsG was developed mainly by Giorgio Speranza with the help of Roberto Canteri researcher at FBK.

Key Features:

• Simplifies the use of RxpsG, how it works, and its applications

• Demonstrates RxpsG using a reproduction of the graphical interface of RxpsG, showing the steps needed to perform a specific task and the effect on the XPS spectra.

• Accessible to readers without any prior experience using the RxpsG software

Giorgio Speranza

is Senior Researcher at Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Associate Member of the Italian National council of Research, and Associate of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento, Italy.

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