Absolute Basics of LDA
- Duration: 2 hours for on-demand
- Experience level: Beginners
- Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | Online | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Universal
- Applicable to manufacturer(s):
- CPD Approved: Not yet approved
- Scheduled course price: £120.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED Cambridge Network TSN members receive a discount on this course
Your beginner’s guide to laser diffraction analysis (LDA)
Learn the fundamentals of laser diffraction analysis (LDA), with this beginner‑friendly 1-day classroom-based course for professionals and students. This introductory, analytical chemistry course will cover the what, how, why, where and when of LDA for particle size analysis and will take you through the basics, from learning about the types of LDA techniques available to understanding the analytical data LDA provides, the concept being to utilise diffraction patterns of a laser beam to quickly measure geometrical dimensions of a particle.
Whether you’re stepping into the world of LDA for the first time, or looking to refresh your technical expertise, this essential training course gives you the knowledge to understand and use LDA as an analytical tool for particle characterisation. This course breaks down LDA instrumentation and techniques into easy-to-understand concepts, helping you to build skills that you can use in the lab.
Why should I join?
On completion, you will be able to understand what defines LDA, its typical applications and uses in particle size analysis.
This LDA training course gives you:
- A solid understanding of LDA and its use in particle characterisation
- Clear explanations of LDA and the data it provides
- Insights into LDA data analysis and information on particle size distribution
- Familiarity with LDA terminology such as laser diffraction and powder classification
- Applications of LDA including in the environmental sector for sediment analysis and the pharmaceutical industry
- A great summary of LDA aided with an acronym glossary
This is your opportunity to understand LDA and, how it can be used in everyday analytical labs.
Combine other days or modules.
What would I learn?
A complete beginner‑friendly introduction to LDA focusing on the what, how, why, where and when of LDA, including:
- What LDA is
- What defines LDA and different instrumentation
- What various types of scattering can occur in LDA
- What analytical information LDA provides on a sample
- How LDA works
- The core principles behind LDA
- How LDA instrumentation functions and the various laser methods used
- How the diffraction of the laser provides key information on particle size
- Why we use LDA
- The use of LDA to measure dimensions of particles
- Why LDA consists of red and blue lasers for analysis
- Why LDA is used today in analytical chemistry
- Where LDA is involved
- Learn where LDA is used within the pharmaceutical industry for applications such as compound behaviour pertaining to solubility and dissolution rates
- The advantages and disadvantages of using LDA as a particle size analysis technique
- When LDA is the right choice
- Explore a real-life case study involving LDA in the monitoring of suspended sediment in rivers
What knowledge will I gain?
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the principles and LDA fundamentals
- Know the key terminology surrounding LDA
- Feel confident discussing LDA instrumentation, types of diameters and powder classification
- Understand the data provided by LDA and how size distribution is displayed
This course gives you the language and understanding needed to use LDA in everyday lab life.
Is this course for me?
This training is designed for anyone who needs an introduction to LDA, including:
- For beginners to LDA
- Analysts & technicians wanting a clear, structured refresher
- Laboratory or line managers overseeing LDA within the lab
- Data analysts and report writers who interpret results but don’t use the instruments
- Service and consultant engineers who use LDA
- Sales, marketing or commercial teams working with LDA systems, consumables, data or laboratory services
If LDA touches your work in any way, this well-planned course delivered by experts in the field equips you to understand how to apply this to your everyday work.
