Eligibility & Prerequisites
Courses are open to all, but selection may be limited if the number of applicants is high.
Our main target group are PhD students, but courses are also open to advanced MSc students, postdocs, and participants from industry.
Next course date
TBA
Learning Objectives
In-depth knowledge in the functionality of, current challenges for, and how state-of-the-art of neutron techniques are crucial for developing:
- Rechargeable Batteries
- Supercapacitors
- Solid-state Hydrogen Storage
- Flexible Electronics
- Photovoltaics
- Thermoelectrics
- Magnetocalorics
Course Main Content
Introduction to neutron scattering and sustainable energy; fundamentals of electrochemistry. It will further cover some of the most important technologies (e.g. rechargeable batteries, H-storage, photovoltaics, etc.) and how neutrons assist development across major energy technologies.
Literature
Will be provided closer to the course start date.
Examination & Requirements for Final Grade
Active participation; poster presentation; written report: “How neutrons can save the world.”
Lecturers
Martin Månsson and invited lecturers
Contact
Prof. Martin Månsson (Department of Physics, Applied Physics, KTH) – condmat@kth.se