(Virtual Event) Training Workshop on Advanced X-ray Techniques for Characterization of Valuable Samples and Objects

Objectives

The objective of the workshop is to develop capabilities and skills of Member States to develop, maintain and operate advanced X-ray spectrometry instruments; to share knowledge on different X-ray based techniques for both bulk and spatially resolved measurements of unique and valuable objects; to nurture and further develop the community and network of scientists and technicians utilizing these techniques; and to strengthen the interactions of these providers of specialized services with stakeholders that can benefit from the application of these techniques. The following topics are expected to be included in the programme:

1. Techniques for spatially resolved elemental analysis: SEM-EDS, Micro and Confocal XRF, Full Field XRF and micro-PIXE.
    
2. Synchrotron-based techniques for elemental analysis and speciation studies.
    
3. Addressing current needs of IAEA Member States for introducing and extending the use of x-ray techniques in support of advanced characterization of special materials, including cultural heritage objects.
    
4. Role of the IAEA in supporting the activities undertaken by developing Member States to achieve effective introduction of x-ray techniques.

Participation and Registration

All persons wishing to participate in the event have to be designated by an IAEA Member State or should be members of organizations that have been invited to attend.

In order to be designated by an IAEA Member State, participants are requested to send the Participation Form (Form A) to their competent national authority (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission to the IAEA or National Atomic Energy Authority) for onward transmission to the IAEA by 23 July 2021. Participants who are members of an organization invited to attend are requested to send the Participation Form (Form A) through their organization to the IAEA by above deadline.

Selected participants will be informed in due course on the procedures to be followed with regard to administrative and technical matters.
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