Description
Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy Training
Reference : GD1
Module 1 :
Duration: 4 sessions of 2h30
Dates: 10-13 March 2026
Schedule: 10 am to 12.30 pm (France time zone; UTC+2 )
Prerequisites: dedicated to HORIBA customers only.
Location: online via Teams
Course language: English
Price: 600€ (module 1 only)
Module 2 :
Duration: 2 days
Dates: 16-17 March 2026
Schedule: 9 am to 5 pm
Prerequisites: dedicated to HORIBA customers only and to have completed Module 1
Location: 14 Boulevard Thomas Gobert, 91120 Palaiseau - France
Learning methods: The trainer adapts the course program according to the questionnaires received. The group is 6 people maximum to promote practice and exchanges.
Certification: A diploma is delivered at the end of the course
Maximum number of attendees: 5 people
Price: Module 1 + Module 2 = 2 200€
- Make full use of the software
- Know how to optimize instrument parameters and analysis modes
- Carry out measurements of various types of samples
- Master volume and surface calibration
- Know the accessories
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Know how to perform a diagnosis of the instrument
Module 1 : Online Training on Microsoft Teams
Overview of the GD technique, instrument and software
- Full command of the software
- Operating in simulation mode
- Export/Import. Data transfer
- Examples of measurements and operating conditions
- Principles of optics and Spectroscopy
- GD plasma and interaction plasma/ samples
- Pulsed mode and synchronized pulsed mode
- Principles of calibration
- Particularities of surface calibration
- Samples selection
- Principles of DIP (Differential Interferometry Profiling)
- Various analysis modes
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Accessories overview
Module 2 : Face-to-face training at HORIBA France Palaiseau site
Functioning and use of the hardware and software:
- Daily verification procedure
- Analysis of different samples and data processing
- Optimization of the instrument operating conditions
- How to use the pulsed mode and the synchronous pulsed mode
- How to use the monochromator and image mode
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Calibration optimization
Presentation of specific functions and accessories:
- UFS and other plasma gases
- Plasma cleaning
- DIP (Differential Interferometry Profiling)
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Different accessories
Maintenance
*About training courses provided by HORIBA France.
Our GD-OES Expert: Patrick Chapon, Product Manager for Elemental Analysis at HORIBA France
With 35 years of experience at the company, Patrick has been in charge of GD-OES products since 2000. A recipient of the HORIBA IP Gold Award in 2014 and the holder of 17 patents, Patrick has made significant contributions to the development of the technology and the expansion of its applications.
Learn more about Patrick Chapon.
In addition to standard training courses, we can offer tailor-made "Personalized Training Program" depending on the needs and wishes of your organization.
Read more:
- Which is best suited for you? Personalized Training Courses, Method Development or Catalog Program
- Why take part in our training courses? What's the benefit to you?
Our trainers are experts in each technique. They will provide trainings advice and guidance to make the most of your HORIBA instrument. You will gain confidence and experience in the analysis of your samples.
To get the entire program and to get registered, please contact us at training.hfr@horiba.com
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