Basic Principles, Instrumentation, Structure Determination, Lattice Dynamics, Liquids and Amorphous Materials, Magnetic Structures, Magnetic excitations, Crystal-Field Transitions, Numerical methods such as Monte Carlo and spin-wave calculations and their relations to neutron scattering.
FSI3280 Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter Physics 7.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should
- have a broad overview of concepts, methods and approaches within neutron scattering in condensed matter physics.
- realize how experimentally measured properties such as structure factors and linear response (susceptibility) is expressed theoretically.
- be familiar with the most important numerical methods used to calculate these quantities for theoretical models.
- have a good knowledge of how these quantities are measured experimentally and understand which factors must be considered in a quantitative comparison of theory and experiments.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A solid base in physics, in particular statistical and quantum physics at the level of a Master's degree.
Literature
Furrer, Mesot and Strässle: "Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter Theory", 2009
Examination and completion
Grading scale
G
Examination
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Other requirements for final grade
Solving 80% of given homework problems; participation in at least 85% of the weekly meetings.
Examiner
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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
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Education cycle
Third cycle