Powder diffraction with X-rays and neutrons in Materials Chemistry
This course targets masters and PhD students in the fields of chemistry, physics, and engineering interested in learning and applying neutron and X-ray powder diffraction for materials analysis and characterization.
The course constitutes a theory and a project part.
The theory part repeats briefly principles of crystallography (description and analysis of crystal structures, symmetry, lattices and space groups) and principles of diffraction (single crystal and powder, nuclear and magnetic) and then focuses on the specifics of powder diffraction (background of patterns, peak positions and shape, indexing, intensity extraction, Rietveld refinement…).
The project part deals with the application of powder diffraction to real
problems (data sets).
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The course constitutes a theory and a project part.
The theory part repeats briefly principles of crystallography (description and analysis of crystal structures, symmetry, lattices and space groups) and principles of diffraction (single crystal and powder, nuclear and magnetic) and then focuses on the specifics of powder diffraction (background of patterns, peak positions and shape, indexing, intensity extraction, Rietveld refinement…).
The project part deals with the application of powder diffraction to real
problems (data sets).
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Course structure
After completeing the course, the student should obtain a good understanding of the principles of diffraction and the application of diffraction techniques for phase and structural analysis of crystalline materials.
The aim of the project part is to provide the student with tools and experience to
independently perform advanced analysis of powder diffraction data.Modules
The course constitutes a theory and a project part.
Teaching format
Online through Zoom during spring semester 2021.
Assessment
Written exam and project presentation.
Examiner
Andrew Kentaro Inge
E-mail: andrew.inge@mmk.su.se
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
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Contact
Andrew Kentaro Inge
E-mail: andrew.inge@mmk.su.se
Chemistry Section & Student Affairs Office:
Office: Chemical Practice Laboratory M345
E-mail: chemistry@su.se
