The SXR beamline has several experimental chambers which all process collected data in different ways. Below are instructions for data processing and software used at the SXR beamline:

Step 1: Pre-processing

NEXAFS (can be collected on either the Prevac endstation or the high throughput NEXAFS system): All raw data collected are automatically saved in a binary .mda format. A mda2ascii script is automatically employed to all data collected converting it into ascii format. On top of that a .png image (screen dump) is also supplies of the analysis data program allowing you to see parameters used of each individual raw data file.

XPS (collected on the Prevac endstation): All raw data collected are automatically saved in a ….

ARPES (collected on the Toroidal endstation): All raw data collected are automatically saved in a ….

Step 2: Analysis

You may choose to use any data package that you are familiar with / desire to analyse your data. At the beamline we often use the below listed for data analysis:

NEXAFS: QANT GUI written in IGOR Pro. Information of QANT can be found on Github

XPS: CasaXPS

ARPES:

The beamline scientists are experienced in SXR data analysis and can provide some general advice in this regard. Please note, however, that it is not a specific task of the beamline scientists to analyse data for users and thus, should you wish to, please pursue their assistance in a reasonable manner.

Online Workshops and Tutorials

Helpful workshops and tutorials can be found online to assist with SXR data analysis. For example: