LabVIEW-based control and data acquisition system for cathodoluminescence experiments

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Spectroscopy
• Instrumentation

Background:

• Cathodoluminescence (CL) is a powerful technique for characterizing materials.
• Accurate CL measurements require precise control over experimental parameters and data processing.
• Existing methods for CL data acquisition and analysis can be time-consuming and prone to technical limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development of a computer-automated system for cathodoluminescence (CL) experiments.
• To present application software for controlling CL equipment and acquiring data.
• To incorporate data correction algorithms for improved measurement accuracy.

Main Methods:

• Development of custom equipment for CL efficiency, spectra, and time response studies.
• Utilizing the LabVIEW graphical programming environment for automation.
• Implementation of data correction algorithms for spectral sensitivity and time response distortions.

Main Results:

• Successful automation of various CL experiments, including efficiency, spectra, and time response.
• Development of user-friendly application software for equipment control and data acquisition.
• Demonstration of effective data correction for mitigating technical limitations.

Conclusions:

• The developed automated CL system enhances experimental efficiency and data accuracy.
• The incorporated data correction algorithms are crucial for reliable CL analysis.
• This automation provides a robust platform for advanced materials characterization using CL.