MTE5513

Introduction to synchrotron science ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor Rob Lewis

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: Specific topics will include: elements of modern X-ray physics, how X-rays interact with matter, production of synchrotron radiation, major characteristics of synchrotron radiation sources, X-ray and synchrotron optics, diffraction by perfect crystals, and from ordered and disordered media, applications of synchrotron radiation to modern diffraction and imaging techniques, trace element analysis, structural biology, materials science, EXAFS, X-ray microscopy, infra-red and soft X-ray spectroscopy, surface diffraction and secondary electrons emission.

Assessment: Assignments (20%), examination (30%), laboratory exercises (10%), 2 case studies (40%).

Contact Hours: 72 hours of self-directed study, 16 hours residential workshop, 50 hours of case studies, and 6 hours of laboratory exercisies.