Doing pXRF Right: An
intermediate course for Archaeologists
Center for Applied Isotope
Studies, University of Georgia
August 11-13, 2015
Dr. Jeff Speakman & Dr. Alice Hunt
Focusing primarily on the quantitative bulk chemical analysis of
archaeological materials using portable
x-ray spectrometry, this course provides in-depth, hands on training in the strengths and limitations of
energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectrometry
for culture historical applications. Through interactive lectures and practicums, the course is designed to
transform current users into adept analysts. Although this course is not sponsored by a manufacturer, we will only be working with Bruker Tracer model instruments during this course.
Course Overview
Day 1 — pXRF Basics & Developing Analytical Protocols
Day 2 — Building Matrix Matched Calibrations & Data Analysis
Day 3 — Optimizing Instrument Performance & One-on-One Tutorials
Dr. Jeff Speakman & Dr. Alice Hunt between them have more than 30
years experience analyzing archaeological materials, working with bulk chemical
data and have recently turned their attention to optimizing the performance of
pXRF spectrometers for archaeological research.
Check out their latest paper:
Hunt & Speakman 2015 Journal
of Archaeological Science 53: 1-13
Registration information can be found at:
Space is limited to 10 participants, so register early. Cost for the
three day course is $500 and includes all instruction materials, lunch and an
afternoon snack.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN pXRF WITH YOU TO THE COURSE
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