Synchrotron Radiation: Properties and applications in materials' characterization
| Title | Ακτινοβολία Σύγχροτρον: ιδιότητες και εφαρμογές στον χαρακτηρισμό υλικών / Synchrotron Radiation: Properties and applications in materials' characterization |
| Code | ΠΥΕ201 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023519 |
Programme of Study: PMS PROĪGMENA LEITOURGIKA YLIKA
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Class ID | 600247242
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600247242
- At the Website of the School: http://pms.physics.auth.gr/materials2024/lessons/aktinovolia-sygchrotron-idiotites-kai-efarmoges-ston-charaktirismo-ylikon/
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=18300
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
General background in Materials Science and Technology with respect to material types, properties and tecnhiques
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will
-have a comprehensive knowledge of the subjects studied by
-be able to distinguish different types of spectroscopic techniques and results
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
- Synchrotron Radiation: Properties and applications in materials’ characterization
Description of synchrotron radiation production facilities around the world, available for experiments. Production, properties and monochromatism/detection of synchrotron radiation. Mechanisms of interaction of X-rays with matter (scattering, diffraction, fluorescence and absorption). Overview of synchrotron radiation characterization techniques and advantages of its use. Detailed description of the following techniques and their applications in different material categories: (1) Small and wide-angle X-ray scattering techniques (SAXS/WAXS) for the study of morphology and structure at the micro/nano scale, (2) Macro/micro XAFS spectroscopies for the determination of the chemical and bond environment of elements, (3) Fluorescence (XRF) and photoelectron emission spectroscopies (XPS) for the study of composition and micrometric spatial distribution of the elements as well as the chemical/electronic state of the elements on the surface.
Keywords
synchrotron radiation
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
-Powepoint presentations, simulations and videos showing properties, phenomena and technological applicability of synchrotron radiation.
-Electronic communication (email, elearning)-Quizzes, Exercises via elearning
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 1.0 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 36 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 36 | 1.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 100 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exam requiring critical thinking on properties, phenomena and technological applications of synchrotron radiation.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. X-Rays in Nanoscience: Spectroscopy,Spectromicroscopy and Scattering Techniques, J. Guo, 2010, HEAL-Link Wiley UBCM ebooks, Εύδοξος:91726330, ISBN:9783527632282
2. Synchrotron Radiation in Materials Science: Light Sources, Techniques and Applications, C. Fan, Z. Zhao, 2018, HEAL-Link Wiley UBCM ebooks, Εύδοξος:91724374, ISBN: 9783527697106
Additional bibliography for study
1. An Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation: Techniques and Applications, P. Willmott, 2019, John Wiley & Sons, Print ISBN:9781119280392, Online ISBN:9781119280453, DOI:10.1002/9781119280453.
Last Update
17-01-2024
