Course

X-ray and Neutron scattering (FYS620)

Facts

Course code FYS620

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Spring

Language of instruction English

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Spring

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Introduction

Introduction to X-ray and Neutron scattering. The course covers the basic physical principles underlying the interaction of X-ray and neutrons with matter, as well as the physics behind standard experimental techniques used to understand the structure and dynamical processes in matter.

Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by January 20th for the spring semester.

  1. Review of Atomic and Crystalline Structure of Matter
  2. X-ray and Neutrons: Wave and Particle Descriptions
  3. Scattering Theory
  4. Absorption and scattering processes: elastic and inelastic
  5. X-ray - Matter interaction
  6. Neutron - Matter interactions
  7. Diffraction
  8. Introduction to spectroscopy
  9. Synchrotron and Neutron Instrumentation

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student will be able to explain various types of interactions between x-ray/neutrons and matter. Characterize main types of scattering: elastic / inelastic, coherent / incoherent, nuclear / magnetic, apply the theory of basic principles in diffraction and spectroscopy. Be able to calculate structural factors for simple systems. Be able to explain fundamental characteristics of synchrotron radiation as well as various types of experimental methods associated with the use of neutrons and synchrotron radiation. Determine whether neutron scattering or X-ray scattering is a suitable experimental technique for a given project. Explain the structure of instruments for the different types of experiments.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Electromagnetism and Special Relativity (FYS300), Quantum Mechanics (FYS320), Statistical Physics (FYS340)

Exam

Oral exam

Weight 8/10

Duration 30 Minutes

Marks Letter grades

Aid None permitted

Oral exam and report

Weight 1/1

Marks Letter grades

Report

Weight 2/10

Marks Letter grades

Aids for report writing: book, lecture notes, computer

The course has a continuous assessment. All parts must be passed in order to obtain a final grade.

A re-sit exam is offered for the oral exam in accordance with the faculty's ordinary cycle.

There are no re-take possibilities for the laboratory report until the course is lectured again.

Coursework requirements

Attendance at lab training

Method of work

4 hours lectures and 2 hours exercises per week.1 laboratory practice

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at Master Level at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Mathematics and Physics - Master Mathematics and Physics - Master
Exchange programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Bjørn Henrik Auestad
Course coordinator:
Diana Lucia Quintero Castro

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

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