Neutron Spectroscopy

Course Code: FFFY005
English Course Title: Neutron Spectroscopy
Svenskt Kursnamn: Neutronspektroskopi
Credits: 3 hp
Arranged by: Chalmers University of Technology

Educational Level: Third Cycle
Subject Area: Neutron Scattering
Grade Scale: Pass/Fail

Learning Outcomes
Inelastic neutron scattering (INS)
Quasielastic neutron scattering (QENS)

Course Main Content
Inelastic and quasielastic neutron scattering.

Theory
Spectrometers
Different types of motions and excitations
Examples of material studies
Data corrections and analysis
Complementary molecular dynamics simulations

Disposition
Theory lectures at Chalmers
20 hours of lectures (10 x 2 hours lectures) + 2 home exercises
Teaching Language: English
Details:
1 week “winter school” at Chalmers with lectures (1.5 p)
Home exercises (1.5 p)

Eligibility/Prerequisites
Primary: PhD students within SwedNess
Secondary: Other MSc/PhD students and Postdocs at Swedish/Nordic institutions.

Literature
Lecture notes +

Quasielastic Neutron Scattering. Principles and Applications in Solid State Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science. By M. Bée, IOP Publishing LtD 1988.
Introduction to the Theory of Thermal Neutron Scattering. By G. L. Squires, Cambridge University Press 1978.
Theory of Neutron Scattering from Condensed Matter. By S. W. Lovesey, Oxford Science Publications 1984

Examination & Requirements for final grade
Attendance in at least 80% of the lectures
Pass the two home exercises
Grading Scale: Pass/Fail

Contact
Prof. Jan Swenson e-mail: jan.swenson@chalmers.se
Chalmers Phone: +46 – (0)31 – 772 56 80
Department of Physics
Nano and biophysics

Examiner
Prof. Jan Swenson
E-mail: jan.swenson@chalmers.se