Experimental methods in physics

PHYS-405

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Introduction

This course has two goals:
1. To learn several useful experimental techniques, which are widely used in solid-state physics and material science
2. To develop critical thinking and analysis of scientific publications.
Administrative issues:
- Starting time: 9h15, at CE1 100
- The course time is variable, depending on lecture material and student presentations.

13.9.24

Teacher: Dr. Benjamin Dwir

Introduction: Critical thinking

(no paper discussion)


20.9.2024

Teacher: Dr. Benjamin Dwir

Noise and interference 1

27.9.2024

Teacher: Dr. Benjamin Dwir

Noise and interference 2

(followed by student presentation)

4.10.24

Teacher: Dr. Benjamin Dwir

Scanning probe microscopy 1

11.10.24

Teacher: Dr. Benjamin Dwir

Scanning probe microscopy 2

18.10.24

Teacher: Dr. Marco Cantoni

9:15 Introduction to particle beam analysis and electron microscopy

11:00 visit of the CIME

1.11.24

Teacher: Dr. Marco Cantoni

Introduction to SEM+EDX

8.11.24

Teacher: Dr. Benjamin Dwir

Introduction to optical spectroscopy 1

15.11.24

Teacher: Dr. Benjamin Dwir

Introduction to optical spectroscopy 2

22.11.24

Teacher: Dr. Marco Cantoni

Surface Analysis

XPS, AES, RBS, SIMS


29.11.24

4. electron diffraction, X-ray diffraction, imaging with diffraction contrast

Self study with narrated powerpoint presentations (4.a 4.b 4.c) 

zoom recording of review of content

6.12.24

HRTEM and STEM

13.12.24

end of 5. STEM

6. Tomography by X-ray and electrons

questions

20.12.24

No course: Merry Christmas !