1. Raw datafile Demodulated spectra Averaging into 1 period Energy calibration Part 1: initial data processing Demodulation formula Input: lines to skip / read modulation period # spectra  more spectra, lower S/N Input: Edge position Crystal Example: reduction / oxidation of Ru Modulation period: 160 seconds Sampling rate: 5 kHz  800.000 points / period Hint: To check if the averaging is justified, set „modulation period“ to the same value as read number of lines, and follow one point over time Note: in the MEXAS_2013.m file, the „teach_min“ and „teach_max“ values must be adapted to those of the encoder-to-analog converter (Motrona)

2. Part 2: processing of demodulated spectra A: Quantative analysis of a simple square wave excitation / response: excitationresponse A(t)sin = π/4 (2n – 1) A(t)SW  Demodulated spectrum needs to be scaled accordingly  Easiest way is to scale the edge step  Edge-step(demod) = Edge-step(full) * 2 / π  To verify, compare to difference spectrum

3. Demodulated spectra Select phi for max. amplitude Scale correctly Fit EXAFS of full spec. Fit EXAFS of demod. spec. Part 3: fitting of demodulated spectra König et al, J. Phys. Chem. C (2012) doi: 10.1021/jp306022k

4. Baurecht & Fringeli, Rev. Sci. Inst. 2001 In practice, phase-resolved modulation spectra are not only the basis for kinetic analysis but may be very useful for the separation of heavily overlapped absorption bands. A prerequisite, however, is that the two overlapping signals result from parts in the stimulated system that exhibit different kinetics, which is manifested by different phase lags with respect to the stimulation. Under this condition the maxima of the corresponding signals appear in different phase-resolved spectra, i.e., at different phase settings Φ PSD. Consequently, the amplitude zero crossings also occur in different spectra which are 90° apart from the corresponding spectra containing the maxima. This feature of PSD may be most efficient for the separation of a weak signal from an intense overlapping one. In this case, the operator controlled Φ PSD has to be selected in such a manner that the strong signal vanishes completely, thus enabling the experimental determination of the relevant parameters of the weak band, such as position, half width, and absorbance amplitude A. Part 2: processing of demodulated spectra B: Qualitative analysis of a not-so-simple excitation / response:

5. Part 2: processing of demodulated spectra B: Qualitative analysis of a not-so-simple excitation / response: „raw“ demodulated spectra in k2 weighting Signal vs. phase angle at selected k Minority species can best be detected where major species go through zero König et al, J. Catal (2013) doi: 10.1016/j.jcat.2013.05.002

6. Part 3: fitting of demodulated spectra Signal(total) = Signal (A1) + Signal (A2) Fourier(total) = Fourier (A1) + Fourier (A2) Demod (total) = Demod (A1) + Demod (A2) For quantitative analysis, you need to have a model  Scaling factors for Demod (A1) and Demod (A2)  Fitting procedure is the same as before

7. Additional toys: - „MEXAS_demod_splitter.m“ - Split the file with demodulated spectra - „MEXAS_demod_phase_max.m“ - look at phase angles vs. k / amplitude vs. K - „MEXAS_theoretical2.m“ - process „synthetic“ spectra - „demod_theoretical_fourier_coefficients.xls“ – calculate Fourier coefficients for different functions