Course

X-ray and Neutron scattering (FYS620)

Introduction to X-ray and Neutron scattering. The course covers the basic physical principles underlying the interaction of X-ray and neutrons with matter, as well as the physics behind standard experimental techniques used to understand the structure and dynamical processes in matter.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026

Fakta

Emnekode

FYS620

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Spring

Undervisningsspråk

English

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

NB! This is an elective course and may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students are enrolled by January 20th for the spring semester.

  1. Review of Atomic and Crystalline Structure of Matter
  2. X-ray and Neutrons: Wave and Particle Descriptions
  3. Scattering Theory
  4. Absorption and scattering processes: elastic and inelastic
  5. X-ray - Matter interaction
  6. Neutron - Matter interactions
  7. Diffraction
  8. Introduction to spectroscopy
  9. Synchrotron and Neutron Instrumentation

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student will be able to explain various types of interactions between x-ray/neutrons and matter. Characterize main types of scattering: elastic / inelastic, coherent / incoherent, nuclear / magnetic, apply the theory of basic principles in diffraction and spectroscopy. Be able to calculate structural factors for simple systems. Be able to explain fundamental characteristics of synchrotron radiation as well as various types of experimental methods associated with the use of neutrons and synchrotron radiation. Determine whether neutron scattering or X-ray scattering is a suitable experimental technique for a given project. Explain the structure of instruments for the different types of experiments.

Forkunnskapskrav

Ingen

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

Electromagnetism and Special Relativity (FYS300), Quantum Mechanics (FYS320), Statistical Physics (FYS340)

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Oral exam 8/10 30 Minutes Letter grades None permitted
Report 2/10 Letter grades


Aids for report writing: book, lecture notes, computer

The course has a continuous assessment. All parts must be passed in order to obtain a final grade.

A re-sit exam is offered for the oral exam in accordance with the faculty's ordinary cycle.

There are no re-take possibilities for the laboratory report until the course is lectured again.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

Attendance at lab training

Fagperson(er)

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Diana Lucia Quintero Castro

Method of work

4 hours lectures and 2 hours exercises per week.1 laboratory practice

Åpent for

Mathematics and Physics - Master of Science Degree Programme Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Diana Lucia Quintero Castro

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1