ADVANCED X-RAY SCATTERING METHODS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Advanced concepts and methods for the use of x-ray scattering, diffraction, and spectroscopy in materials science and engineering. Underpinning fundamental mathematical and scattering concepts, including kinematic and dynamical diffraction, diffuse scattering, and optical coherence in x-ray scattering. Practical aspects of experiments at synchrotron light sources and free electron lasers. Applications, including structure of metals and ceramics, polymeric materials, thin films and nanostructures, and magnetic materials.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: M S & E 448 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2024 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of x-ray scattering, spectroscopy, and diffraction Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Apply quantitative x-ray analysis methods to characterization of important materials systems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Communicate the solutions to technical and scientific problems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Connect x-ray scattering to societal problems in energy and human health Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Articulate the role of advanced x-ray characterization methods in materials research Audience: Undergraduate 6. Apply x-ray scattering methods to specific problems in their own graduate-level scientific research Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of x-ray scattering, spectroscopy, and diffraction Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Apply quantitative x-ray analysis methods to characterization of important materials systems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Communicate the solutions to technical and scientific problems Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Connect x-ray scattering to societal problems in energy and human health Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Articulate the role of advanced x-ray characterization methods in materials research Audience: Undergraduate 6. Apply x-ray scattering methods to specific problems in their own graduate-level scientific research Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027