Hi Will:

The relationship between the data in k-space and R-space is described in this tutorial:

https://docs.xrayabsorption.org/tutorials/Basics_of_XAFS_to_chi_2009.pdf

Take a look at what a Fourier transform does.  In few words I’d say it doesn’t matter which representation of the data (k-space or R-space) you model. Both have their good and not so good points.

R-space:  You can filter out noise, and higher and/or lower frequencies that you might not be interested in.  You can also weight the lower or higher part of the spectra you are fitting by using k-weighting.

k-space: You are working with less processed data and can directly see the noise and high/lower frequency components “on top of” your signal of interest.

If it still isn’t clear I’d suggest you start with some of the material at this web site:

https://xrayabsorption.org/tutorials/

There is also this very readable book by Scott Calvin:

https://www.amazon.com/XAFS-Everyone-Scott-Calvin/dp/1439878633/ref=asc_df_1439878633/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312091458201&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7369607741759776259&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021703&hvtargid=pla-455399119345&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=63669393113&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312091458201&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7369607741759776259&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021703&hvtargid=pla-455399119345

I also have an EXAFS chapter that I can send you a copy of, if you send me a request directly.

Kind regards,

Shelly

From: Ifeffit <ifeffit-bounces@millenia.cars.aps.anl.gov> On Behalf Of LIMA DA SILVA, WILL (PGR)
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Subject: [Ifeffit] Fit in R or k

Dear IFEFFIT members,  

I have been fitting some EXAFS data, and my supervisor and I are having doubts if it's better to fit in k or R space. What are the main differences between the two approaches?

I have learnt that R space is the right approach, but I am not sure how to explain it. 

Much appreciated,

Will Silva