FMH3926 Introduction to x-ray diffraction with applications in materials science and metallurgy 5.0 credits

Lectures on the subjects:
crystallography, diffraction theory, practical aspects of X-ray diffraction measurements, qualitative phase analysis, quantitative phase analysis, microstructure analysis, applications of XRD in materials science and metallurgy, introduction to synchrotron XRD.

Laboratories on XRD measurements on a lab scale.

Demonstration of synchrotron XRD measurements.

Three homework assignments related to the lectures, the laboratory and the demonstration that the students must solve independently.

After the completed course the student should have:

• A basic understanding of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and its applications in materials science and metallurgy
• Basic skills in the preparation and analysis of measurements with XRD on a laboratory scale
• Ability to understand the scientific literature in the field in order to independently further develop one's own skills in XRD characterization
• A basic understanding of similarities and differences between laboratory-scale and large-scale (synchrotron) XRD measurements

The course is aimed for PhD students in materials science and metallurgy.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL1 - Individual home assignments, 5.0 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.

Mandatory participation in lectures, laboratories and demonstrations.

Peter Hedström

• 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.