Fundamental Principles

This section presents a set of video lessons dedicated to the fundamental principles of XRF spectroscopy. The videos are designed to build a solid conceptual framework, guiding viewers from basic physical interactions to the practical structure of an XRF system.

The lessons begin by explaining how X-rays interact with matter, covering the key processes responsible for X-ray fluorescence generation. These interactions are described in a clear and systematic way, providing the physical basis needed to understand elemental excitation and emission.

The nomenclature of characteristic X-ray lines is then introduced, clarifying the meaning of K, L, and M series transitions and their commonly used labels. This section helps viewers correctly read, describe, and communicate XRF results using standard terminology.

Subsequent lessons focus on the XRF spectrum itself, explaining how characteristic peaks and background features are formed and how they relate to the elements present in a sample. Practical examples are used to connect theory with real spectral observations.

Finally, the videos present our XRF system by breaking it down into its essential components. A bare-bone XRF spectroscopy setup is described, highlighting the minimum elements required for XRF analysis and how they work together as an integrated system. This approach provides a clear foundation for understanding more advanced instrumentation and measurement strategies.