Provenance

Provenance and how to improve on it

Atom probers should be aware that file formats like .pos, .epos, or .apt are neither raw data nor follow a clear technical documentation that is completely available to the public. Therefore, all current file formats are not meeting the FAIR principles.

Instead, share .rraw, .str, .rhit, and .hits files when working with AMETEK/Cameca instruments. Ideally, you add unique identifiers (such as SHA256 checksums) for each file. A documentation how you can do this was issued by your IFES APT TC colleagues (How to hash your data).