Highscore Workshop

About The Event

As a satellite meeting of the European Crystallographic Meeting, this hands-on workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to phase identification and Rietveld refinement using the HighScore Suite software. Participants will learn the fundamentals of X-ray diffraction (XRD) data analysis, including phase identification, crystal structure refinement, quantitative phase analysis and structure determination. Through practical exercises, attendees will explore: • Data import and pre-processing (background correction, peak fitting). • Rietveld refinement strategies for accurate structural and microstructural analysis. • Advanced features (e.g., crystallite size/strain determination, automatic data treatment via batches/scripting). • Troubleshooting common refinement challenges. The workshop is designed for beginners and intermediate users, this workshop combines lectures with live demonstrations, ensuring participants gain the skills to confidently analyze XRD data for materials science, chemistry, and geology applications. Free demonstration of the latest version of the HighScore suite will be made available to all participants.