766674S Applications of synchrotron radiation (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: FysNet - Physics Education Network
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for FYSNET. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Information Technology.
Description
The course deals with synchrotron radiation-based scattering, spectroscopic and imaging methods for materials characterization. Covering nearly 20 different methods, the course aims at providing a big picture of what is possible with synchrotron radiation. Course topics include e.g. structural characterization with scattering methods, composition and quantity characterization with spectroscopic methods, and different types of imaging methods which can provide three-dimensional structural and compositional information. The presented techniques are illustrated with examples from different fields of study.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
- knows what kind of information synchrotron radiation-based materials characterization methods can provide, and
- understands on a general level how the presented characterization methods qualitatively function.
Additional information
Language of instruction:
Finnish or English depending on the students.
Timing:
The course is held in the autumn semester, during the second period. It is recommended to complete the course during master’s degree studies or at the end of bachelor’s degree studies.
Target group:
Students in the physics degree program and anyone else who is interested to learn about materials characterization methods.
Description of prerequisites
Basic and intermediate level courses in physics are useful. 766673S Synchrotron radiation -course is also recommended but not absolutely necessary.
Recommended optional programme components:
The course is an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time.