FSI3280 Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter Physics 7.5 credits

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.

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.

A solid base in physics, in particular statistical and quantum physics at the level of a Master's degree. 

Statistical and quantum physics at the level of a Master's degree, SI2380 and SI2510 or equivalent.

Furrer, Mesot and Strässle: "Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter Theory", 2009

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

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.

Solving 80% of given homework problems; participation in at least 85% of the weekly meetings.

Patrik Henelius

• 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.