Material science at large scale facilities

MSE-435 / 3 credits

Teacher(s): Liebi Marianne, Van Petegem Steven

Language: English

Summary

This course provides a broad introduction into materials research using synchrotron X-rays, neutrons and myons. After an introduction into large scale facilities, we will dive into the different methods, including application examples from various fields of materials science.

Content

Content

  • Interaction of X-rays/Neutrons with Matter
  • Large-scale facilities and instrumentation
    • Synchrotron, X-ray free electron laser, neutron and muon sources
    • Beamlines & Detectors
  • Scattering
    • Diffraction
    • Small-Angle Scattering
    • Magnetic Scattering
  • Spectroscopy
    • Fluorescence spectroscopy
    • X-ray Absorption Near-edge Structure
    • Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure
    • Photo emission spectroscopy
    • Muon spectroscopy
  • Imaging and Tomography
    • X-ray absorption and phase contrast Imaging
    • Neutron Imaging
    • Coherent imaging
    • Scanning Imaging
    The exercies will include the writing of a beamtime proposal for one specific material system

Keywords

X-rays, Neutrons, Muons, Imaging, Spectroscopy, Scattering

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Basic understanding of materials science

Teaching methods

Lectures (2h) and Exercises (1h), excursion to PSI visiting the large scale facilities

The nature of the exercises will vary, depending on the topic at hand. For one selected material science application example the students should write a beamtime proposal according to the typical guidelines used at synchrotrons.

Assessment methods

One student project on beamtime proposal which will be presented within the last two weeks of the semester and one oral examination. The oral exam counts for 75% the student project 25%.

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Material science at large scale facilities
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Material science at large scale facilities
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Exam form: Oral (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Material science at large scale facilities
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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