We thank our major sponsoring members for their support.
FP initiative
International initiative on x-ray fundamental parameters
Fundamental parameters are required for accurate quantitative x-ray analysis, and the lack of recent reliable values with low associated uncertainties was pointed out during the European X-Ray Spectrometry conference (EXRS2008) in Cavtat.
Thus, within the framework of the European X-ray Spectrometry Association (EXSA), it was proposed by LNE-LNHB (France) and PTB (Germany) to start an international initiative to measure these fundamental parameters, bringing together key players from international x-ray instrumentation companies as well as various institutes from the academic sector.
In view of the challenges related to this important work, the participation of several national metrology and research institutes is essential for success. Experts on x-ray analysis should provide advice for the use of experimental facilities, ensuring best practise. Moreover, new measurements aiming at the determination of fundamental parameters should be performed by several laboratories to ensure their consistency.
Several research institutes and companies have already shown interest in participating in this initiative:
- Metrology institutes : LNE-LNHB, NIST, PTB
- Research institutes: Technical University Vienna, University Fribourg, Technical University Berlin, NIMS Tsukuba, Universidade Nova de Lisboa
- X-ray companies: manufacturers of EDXRF, WDXRF and layer thickness instruments
workshops
- FP meeting at EXSA Quant2023 (Oct 27, 2023)
- FP meeting at IRRMA 11 (Jul 27, 2023)
- FP information at EXRS 2022 (Jun 27, 2022)
- FP meeting at #EXSA2021 (Jun 24, 2021)
- 1st international virtual workshop in 2020 (Nov 5/6)
- Advanced Fundamental Parameters session at virtual Denver X-ray Conference 2020
- Follow-up workshop in 2019 in Lisbon, Portugal
- Advanced Fundamental Parameters session at Denver X-ray Conference 2018
- Follow-up workshop in 2017 in Berlin, Germany
- Follow-up workshop in 2016 in Surrey, England
- Follow-up workshop in 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal
- Follow-up workshop in 2014 in Paris, France
- Follow-up workshop in 2013 in Tsukuba, Japan
- Follow-up workshop in 2013 in Berlin at PTB
- Session at the Denver X-ray Conference 2012 in Denver, CO
- Session at the EXRS conference 2012 in Vienna
- FP Workshop 2011 at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD, USA
- FP Workshop 2010 at LNE in Paris
- Session at the EXRS conference 2010 in Figueira da Foz
- Follow-up workshop in 2009 in Berlin at PTB
- First workshop 2008 in Paris at LNE
The first goals of these meetings have been :
- To define initial priorities (parameters of main interest, elements, energy range of interest) based on industrial and academic needs;
- To establish a list of available experimental facilities;
- To establish mutual cooperations in which first parameters can be determined.
roadmap
This has been implemented in a dedicated FP roadmap document based on the input of several expert groups. In 2016 and 2017 this document was updated. Please find the version 2.0 of the FP roadmap document here.
Call for papers
There will be a special issue in Radiation Physics and Chemistry, showcasing the works performed within this initiative. Call for Papers
literature database
In summer 2012 a FP dedicated literature database was established. literature database
flyer
The flyer available here gives a summary of our recent achievements and benefits for active FP-initiative members.
We are inviting you to participate in this initiative and to distribute this information among those, who could be interested in it. To keep in contact with you we encourage you to fill in our form of interest.
Marie-Christine Lépy, Michael Mantler and Burkhard Beckhoff
We thank our major sponsoring members for their support.
