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FYS9320 - Electron Microscopy, Electron Diffraction and Spectroscopy II

Course content

Theory of elastic and inelastic scattering of electrons. Dynamic scattering theory: Bloch-wave and multi-slice theory. Absorption and diffuse scattering. Electron channelling: Emission of secondary radiation and ALCHEMI. High resolution electron microscopy (HREM), convergent beam electron diffraction (CBED), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), electron energy taps spectroscopy (EELS), electron holography. Applications of electron diffraction, electron microscopy, and spectroscopy in structure research. Determination of crystal and electron structure.

Learning outcomes

The students should achieve necessary knowledge of modern methods in electron microscopy, electron diffraction, and spectroscopy on a master/ph.d.-level.

Admission

This course is primarily intended for PhD students admitted to a program at a Norwegian University or University College. For registration please contact the student administration office in the Department of Physics. PhD students from other faculties at UiO and other universities (than Oslo) must in addition apply as a Visiting PhD Student .

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

FYS4340 - Diffraction methods and electronmicroscopy

Overlap

10 credits overlap against FYS435.

10 credits with FYS5310 - Electron Microscopy, Electron Diffraction and Spectroscopy II

Teaching

The course extends over a full semester with 4 hours of teaching per week (lectures and colloquia).

Exam information

3 to 5 chosen articles will be mandatory to read, one of which must be presented to the class. A midterm exam where the students should present a summary of a subject which has been lectured. This summary can be presented by writing a short report (approx. 5 pages) or by an oral presentation (approx. 30 minutes). In addition a final oral exam (primo December).

Assessment and grading

Students are awarded either a passing or a failing grade. Read more about the grading system .

An external auditor regularly evaluates the academic quality of the course, including the form of exam used on the course.

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Possibility of make-up exams and re-takes

You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam .

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

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