Material science at large scale facilities
MSE-435
Course program
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Description
This course offers a broad introduction to materials research using synchrotron X-rays and neutrons. Following an overview of large-scale research facilities, we will explore a range of experimental techniques—illustrated with application examples from diverse areas of materials science.
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| Dates | Content | Lecturer |
|---|---|---|
| 08.09.25 | Introduction, sources, beamlines, detectors |
Steven Van Petegem |
| 15.09.25 | Excursion to PSI | Marianne Liebi |
| 22.09.25 | Holiday | |
| 29.09.25 | Interaction with matter | Steven Van Petegem |
| 06.10.25 | Fluorescence | Marianne Liebi |
| 13.10.25 | X-ray absorption spectroscopy | Marianne Liebi |
| 20.10.25 | Break | |
| 27.10.25 | Diffraction I | Steven Van Petegem |
| 03.11.25 | Small angle scattering | Marianne Liebi |
| 10.11.25 | Diffraction II | Steven Van Petegem |
| 17.11.25 | Phase contrast / Tomography | Steven Van Petegem |
| 24.11.25 | Coherent imaging | Marianne Liebi |
| 01.12.25 | Neutron imaging | Steven Van Petegem |
| 08.12.25 | PEEM / Magnetic scattering | Steven Van Petegem |
| 15.12.25 | Case study presentations | Steven Van Petegem / Marianne Liebi |