X-ray basics: X-ray interaction with matter, X-ray sources (including synchrotron radiation and free electron lasers), X-ray optics, X-ray detectors, X-ray coherence X-ray applications: X-ray microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray medical imaging, X-ray fluorescence and absorption spectroscopy, X-ray coherent diffraction imaging.
FSK3551 X-ray Physics and Applications 7.5 credits
Since their discovery in 1895, X-rays have become an invaluable tool for probing the structure of matter, and the use of X-ray radiation in science and industry is still growing. The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of materials and methods in modern X-ray physics. Important issues are X-ray optical properties of different materials, X-ray optics and detectors, present and future Xray sources and X-ray analytical methods.
Information per course offering
Information for Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
- Course location
AlbaNova
- Duration
- 14 Jan 2025 - 16 Mar 2025
- Periods
- P3 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
60833
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
- Part of programme
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Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
- Calculate X-ray scattering properties of different materials
- Explain different X-ray sources, X-ray optics and X-ray detectors
- Conduct a basic X-ray experiment
- Write a beamtime application for an advanced X-ray experiment
- Evaluate an analytical method using X-rays
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admitted to PhD studies in Physics, Biological Physics, or related fields of study.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- HEM1 - Home assignments, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Oral exam, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
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.
Other requirements for final grade
Successful completion of all homework problems, lab, beamtime application and the oral presentation.
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
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle