Basic knowledge of X-rays: X-ray interaction with matter, X-ray sources (including synchrotron radiation and free electron lasers), X-ray optics, X-ray detectors, X-ray coherence.

X-ray applications: X-ray microscopy, X-ray diffraction, medical imaging, X-ray fluorescence and absorption spectroscopy, coherent diffraction imaging.

After passing the course, the student should be able to:

• calculate X-ray scattering properties for different materials
• explain different X-ray sources, X-ray optics and X-ray detectors
• perform a basic experiment with X-rays
• evaluate and justify analysis methods that use X-rays

David Attwood, A. Sakdinawat: X-rays and Extreme Ultraviolet Radiation, Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition

Jens Als-Nielen, Des McMorrow, Elements of Modern X-ray Physics , John Wiley & Sons, 2nd edition

Both books are available online through a KTH account.

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• HEM1 - Home assigments, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• SEM1 - Seminars, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Oral exam, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Grading criteria for HEM1: Pass: 60% of points (related to learning objectives 1-2)

Grading criteria for LAB1: Pass: Participation in x-ray lab and passed lab report (related to learning objective 3)

Grading criteria for SEM1: Pass: Oral presentation, participation in workshop and passed beamtine application (related to learning objectives 2 + 4)

Grading criteria for TEN1 (oral exam):

E: recall the basic experimental arrangement of the application

D: explain the basic experimental arrangement of the application

C: explain in detail the different aspects of the application

B: analyze in detail the different aspects of the application

A: analyze in detail the different aspects of the application and its relation to another application example

(related to learning objectives 2 + 4)

No

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.