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Peak Search

Overview

QualX locates peaks in the diffraction pattern and records their 2θ position, intensity and FWHM. These peaks are used as input for the Search & Match.

Pattern → Peaks → Peak Search runs the automatic peak search with the current conditions. Detected peaks appear as vertical markers in the graphic area and are listed in the Peaks dock.

Peak Search Conditions

Pattern → Peaks → Peak Search Conditions opens the conditions dialog.

Parameter Description
Min. 2θ / Max. 2θ Search range
Threshold Minimum peak height relative to the pattern maximum
Sensitivity Controls smoothing before peak detection
Max. peaks Maximum number of peaks to detect
Append Add new peaks to the existing list instead of replacing it

Manual editing

  • Add peak: View → Selection Mode, then right-click on the pattern
  • Delete peak: select a peak marker and press Delete
  • Load / Save: Pattern → Peaks → Load Peaks / Save Peaks

Tip

If too many or too few peaks are found, adjust Threshold and Sensitivity in the Peak Search Conditions dialog.