COSIMA data analysis using multivariate techniques

We describe how to use multivariate analysis of complex TOF-SIMS (time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry) spectra by introducing the method of random projections. The technique allows us to do full clustering and classification of the measured mass spectra. In this paper we use the tool for...

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Main Authors: J. Silén, H. Cottin, M. Hilchenbach, J. Kissel, H. Lehto, S. Siljeström, K. Varmuza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-02-01
Series:Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems
Online Access:http://www.geosci-instrum-method-data-syst.net/4/45/2015/gi-4-45-2015.pdf
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Summary:We describe how to use multivariate analysis of complex TOF-SIMS (time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry) spectra by introducing the method of random projections. The technique allows us to do full clustering and classification of the measured mass spectra. In this paper we use the tool for classification purposes. The presentation describes calibration experiments of 19 minerals on Ag and Au substrates using positive mode ion spectra. The discrimination between individual minerals gives a cross-validation Cohen κ for classification of typically about 80%. We intend to use the method as a fast tool to deduce a qualitative similarity of measurements.
ISSN:2193-0856
2193-0864