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The following is a guide for data processing and software used at the XAS Beamline:

Step 1: Pre-processing (for energy step scans)

All raw data collected are automatically saved in a binary .mda format, which requires conversion into ascii format prior to analysis.

If you collected data in transmission , mode then data conversion will can be done at the beamline using an mda2ascii script.

If you collected data in fluorescence , mode then data conversion will can be done using Sakura, which can be downloaded here: Sakura

Note that energy slew scan data will not require any pre-processing (an alternative to Sakura is not yet available).

Step 2: Analysis

You may choose to use any data analysis package that you are familiar with / desire. At the beamline we often use the IFEFFIT package for data reduction (Athena) and data analysis (Artemis). Further information and downloads can be found here: http://cars9.uchicago.edu/ifeffit/.

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