Open AccessBlueprint XAS : a Matlab ‐based toolbox for the fitting and analysis of XAS spectra
Author(s) -
DelgadoJaime Mario Ulises,
Mewis Craig Philip,
Kennepohl Pierre
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of synchrotron radiation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 99
ISSN - 1600-5775
DOI - 10.1107/s0909049509046561
Subject(s) - x ray absorption spectroscopy , matlab , blueprint , computer science , toolbox , enhanced data rates for gsm evolution , absorption spectroscopy , computational science , optics , physics , operating system , artificial intelligence , engineering , mechanical engineering , programming language
Blueprint XAS is a new Matlab ‐based program developed to fit and analyse X‐ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) data, most specifically in the near‐edge region of the spectrum. The program is based on a methodology that introduces a novel background model into the complete fit model and that is capable of generating any number of independent fits with minimal introduction of user bias [Delgado‐Jaime & Kennepohl (2010), J. Synchrotron Rad. 17 , 119–128]. The functions and settings on the five panels of its graphical user interface are designed to suit the needs of near‐edge XAS data analyzers. A batch function allows for the setting of multiple jobs to be run with Matlab in the background. A unique statistics panel allows the user to analyse a family of independent fits, to evaluate fit models and to draw statistically supported conclusions. The version introduced here (v0.2) is currently a toolbox for Matlab . Future stand‐alone versions of the program will also incorporate several other new features to create a full package of tools for XAS data processing.