High brilliance and intensity sources, X-ray diffraction and scattering, neutron diffraction and scattering, X-ray absorption, X-ray emission, Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Imaging techniques
FIM3000 Characterization Techniques in Materials Physics using Neutron and Synchrotron Radiation 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2021
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FIM3000 (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Provide fundamental understanding for material characterization techniques using neutrons and synchrotron radiation
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Master of science degree in engineering physics, or equivalent
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Giorgio Margaritondo, Elements of Synchrotron Light: For Biology, Chemistry, and Medical
Research, Oxford University Press, USA (2002)
Jens Als-Nielsen, Des McMonow, Elements of Modern X-ray Physics, Wiley (2001)
B.T.M. Willis, C. J. Carlile, Experimental Neutron Scattering, Oxford University Press (2009)
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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Examination
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Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Hand-in exercises and seminar
Teaching language: English
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
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Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Jonas Weissenrieder (jonas@kth.se)