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FYS9440 - Neutron scattering methods for materials research

Course content

The laboratory course will consist of lectures and an experimental section. The lectures will encompass an introduction to neutron sources, into scattering theory and instrumentation. Furthermore, selected topics of condensed matter will be presented, in particular hydrogen storage materials, magnetic materials and soft matter. The participating students will be divided into groups. Each group will perform three neutron scattering experiments. The experimental data measured will be analysed by the students assisted by the scientist responsible for the instrument.

Learning outcomes

The course aims to give students a realistic insight into the experimental technique of neutron scattering and its scientific power.

They should be able to compare various neutron techniques for solving particular structural problems and how these are complementary to other scattering techniques using electron and X-ray beams. The laboratory course is part of the curriculum of the University of Oslo and NTNU, Trondheim.

The course is suitable for Ph.D.-students and researchers.

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 .

The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

FYS3410 - Condensed matter physics

Overlap

3 credits against FYS5440 - Neutron scattering methods for materials research.

Teaching

Lectures and laboratory excersises. Students will also read a new scientific article and use half an hour to present this for the other students.

The course is given as a crash course with one week duration. In 2012 the course will take place at Kjeller during week 9 (Feb. 27th - March 2nd). All together there is approx. 35 hours of teaching.

Criteria for access to teaching resources

A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, contingent on available capacity.

Exam information

Group laboratory reports.

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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