Mechanisms for generation of point defects
Hardening, swelling and emrittlement
Solubility
Diffusion
Clustering
Molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo and rate theory simulations
SH2605 Radiation Damage in Materials 6.0 credits
Information per course offering
Information for Spring 2027 Start 15 Mar 2027 programme students
- Course location
AlbaNova
- Duration
- 15 Mar 2027 - 31 May 2027
- Periods
Spring 2027: P4 (6 hp)
- Pace of study
33%
- Application code
60316
- 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
- Elective TNEEM åk1
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After having completed the course, the student should be able to
- Explain and quantify how various types of radiation spectra generate point defects in a crystal, and explain how these give raise to various types of damage; hardening, swelling and embrittlement.
- Apply statistical mechanics and kinetic theory in order to predict equilibrium properties and diffusion rates of point defects or components in an alloy.
- Based on a scientific problem carry out a computer experiment, e.g., atomistic simulations or rate-theory simulations, describing various aspects of structure or kinetics of crystal defects, and analyze the results.
- Interpret some important types of experiments targeting the properties of point defects, in terms of atomistic processes.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
English B / English 6
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge in solid state physics.
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
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TENA - Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LABA - Laboratory exercises with oral presentations, 3.0 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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
Engineering Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle