Practical training at a beam line and subsequent data analysis during one week.
Lecture and exercises.
4 days with experiments and data treatment at the synchrotron at DESY
FKF3430 Synchrotron Characterization Methods in Fibre and Polymer Technology - Practice 3.0 credits
The aim of this course is to provide practical training in the application of synchrotron-based characterization methods. The course will be held at the beamline P03/MiNaXS at PETRA III, DESY, Hamburg, Germany.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Introduction to advanced scattering methods at P03/MiNaXS, DESY, Hamburg
- Optimization of experiments during hands-on training at the beamline
- Data treatment of data taken during the hands-on experiments
- Quantitative analysis of data using standard software
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to
- perform standard sample alignment and data acquisition during an experiment at the beamline P03/MiNaXS at PETRA III, DESY, Hamburg, Germany using standard samples
- perform standard treatment of SAXS/WAXS/GISAXS/GIWAXS data
- quantitatively analyze SAXS/WAXS/GISAXS/GIWAXS data
- perform a fundamental, self-designed experiment with the possibility of an exemplary measurement of own samples
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Comparable knowledge to FKF3420 - Synchrotron Characterization Methods in Fibre and Polymer Technology - Theory.
Recommended prerequisites
M.Sc. in chemistry, physics or comparable areas. Interest in X-ray characterization methods. Comparable knowledge to FKF3420 - Synchrotron Characterization Methods in Fibre and Polymer Technology - Theory.
Equipment
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Literature
J. Daillant, A. Gibaud (Eds.): “X-ray and Neutron Reflectivity”, Lecture Notes in Physics, Springer, Heidelberg, 2009
T.A. Ezquerra, M. Garcia-Gutierrez, A. Nogales, M. Gomez (Eds.): “Applications of synchrotron light to scattering and diffraction in materials and life sciences.”, Lecture Notes in Physics, Springer, Heidelberg, 2009
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
For a passed course, mandatory attendance at the measuring station at the beam tube and completed exercises are required.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Mats K G Johansson, mail: matskg@kth.se
Transitional regulations
If the examination form is changed, the student will be examined according to the examination form that applied when the student was admitted to the course. If the course is completed, the student is given the opportunity to be examined on the course for another two academic years.
Supplementary information
The application is sent by e-mail to Mats Johansson matskg@kth.se