FY819: Introduction to Structure Studies using Large Scale Facilities
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Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to:
- have solid knowledge of basic elements of their study subject
- be able to acquire new knowledge and conduct literature search by use of electronic databases
- be interested to deepen the specific knowledge of their previous education for its expansion towards LSF related studies
Course introduction
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
• Give the competence to define problems that may be addressed by LSF experiments
• Give skills to plan and conduct LSF experiments
• Give knowledge and understanding of:
o the design of instruments for optical characterization of matter
o the impact upon the transition from visible light to waves of smaller wavelength
o the scientific concepts behind LSF experiments
o the typical problems to be addressed by LSF experiments the potential and limits of LSF experiments
o transfer of knowledge about the use of advanced techniques to the solution of problems in materials science for application in product development
o transfer of knowledge to the general audience
Expected learning outcome
The learning objective of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to
• think and work interdisciplinary
• acquire new knowledge about the use of LSF methods
• prepare and contribute to a seminar on a chosen (scientific) subject within the context of the course
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
• revision of optics in view of its use for material characterization and development
• introduction to X-ray and neutron LSF facilities, including instrumentation and methods
• introduction to typical scientific cases for the use of LSF instrumentation
• exploration of potential for new applications of LSF instrumentation
• science communication and knowledge transfer skills
Literature
Toyoko Imae, Toshiji Kanaya, Michihiro Furusaka, & Torikai, N. (2011). Essentials of Neutron Techniques for Soft Matter. Hoboken, NJ, USA: Wiley.
Als-Nielsen, J., and McMorrow, D. (2011). Elements of Modern X-ray Physics (2nd Edition ed.): Wiley.
individual notes
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a)
Timing
Tests
Presentation of a seminar talk
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
Each student gives a presentation of as seminar talk (ppt). Talk shalll be approx. 30 minutes. Handout of powerpoint.
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a)
Exam element a)
Timing
Prerequisites
Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
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Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a) | N510023101, FY819: Introduction to Structure Studies using Large Scale Facilities |
Tests
Written text on the topic of the seminar talk in scientific format in Danish or English
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
Text shall be less than 10 pages including title page and references.
The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
Attendance is mandatory for all seminars held by the course participants. The excursion gives an impression of the settings at large scale facilities in terms of equipment, work condition, and access to the instruments. The seminar presentation with the subsequent hand-over of a written text on its topic shall serve to ensure that all the participants, and their themes, are kept connected.
Educational activities
- discussion meetings with fellow students and with the teacher (upon individual appointment)
- self-reading about methods
- preparation for the seminar presentation (duration: 30 min):
1. individual literature study for preparation of an individual (scientific) presentation
2. teacher meetings for detail discussion
3. assembly of individual seminar presentation in the form of a didactic powerpoint
4. individual writing of a comprehensible article on the presentation topic (in scientific format, ~10 pages )