Learning Outcomes
Inelastic neutron scattering (INS)
Quasielastic neutron scattering (QENS)
Course Main Content
Inelastic and quasielastic neutron scattering.
- Theory
- Spectrometers
- Different types of motions and excitations
- Examples of material studies
- Data corrections and analysis
- Complementary molecular dynamics simulations
Disposition
Theory lectures at Chalmers
20 hours of lectures (10 x 2 hours lectures) + 2 home exercises
Teaching Language: English
Details
1 week “winter school” at Chalmers with lectures (1.5 p)
Home exercises (1.5 p)
Eligibility/Prerequisites
Primary: PhD students within SwedNess
Secondary: Other MSc/PhD students and Postdocs at Swedish/Nordic institutions.
Literature
Lecture notes +
- Quasielastic Neutron Scattering. Principles and Applications in Solid State Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science. By M. Bée, IOP Publishing LtD 1988.
- Introduction to the Theory of Thermal Neutron Scattering. By G. L. Squires, Cambridge University Press 1978.
- Theory of Neutron Scattering from Condensed Matter. By S. W. Lovesey, Oxford Science Publications 1984
Examination & Requirements for final grade
Attendance in at least 80% of the lectures
Pass the two home exercises
Grading Scale: Pass/Fail
Contact
Prof. Jan Swenson e-mail: jan.swenson@chalmers.se
Chalmers Phone: +46 – (0)31 – 772 56 80
Department of Physics
Nano and biophysics
Examiner
Prof. Jan Swenson
E-mail: jan.swenson@chalmers.se