FY819: Introduction to Structure Studies using Large Scale Facilities
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Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to:
- have solid knowledge of basic elements of their study subject
- be able to acquire new knowledge and conduct literature search by use of electronic databases
- be interested to deepen the specific knowledge of their previous education for its expansion towards LSF related studies
Course introduction
- •Give the competence to define problems that may be addressed by LSF experiments
- •Give skills to plan and conduct LSF experiments
- •Give knowledge and understanding of: the design of instruments for optical characterization of matter, the impact upon the transition from visible light to waves of smaller wavelength, the scientific concepts behind LSF experiments, the typical problems to be addressed by LSF experiments, the potential and limits of LSF experiments, transfer of knowledge about the use of advanced techniques to the solution of problems in materials science for application in product development, transfer of knowledge to the general audience
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- think and work cross-disciplinary
- acquire in-depth new knowledge on the application of LSF methods
- prepares and contributes a seminar on a chosen (scientific) topic from within the course context
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- revision of optics in view of its use for material characterization and developmen
- introduction to X-ray and neutron LSF facilities, including instrumentation and methods
- introduction to typical scientific cases for the use of LSF instrumentation
- exploration of potential for new applications of LSF instrumentation
- science communication and knowledge transfer skills
Literature
See Blackboard for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a)
Timing
Tests
Active participation in the course and presence during all seminar meetings.
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
Each student gives a presentation of as seminar talk (ppt). Handout of powerpoint.
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a)
Exam element a)
Timing
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a) | N510023101, FY819: Introduction to Structure Studies using Large Scale Facilities |
Tests
Written text on the topic of the seminar talk in Danish or English
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
The training will consist of four introductory lectures on typical topics, one of them being contributed by a guest from large facility. Then, each student chooses a special theme on the use of great facilities, or specific methods as applied in large facilities. The chosen topic will be the worked on in home work, and details are clarified in dialogue form through questions, some in individual student / teacher meetings and some as common discussion during the class meetings. There are only few special lectures; instead there are joint meeting hours they are agreed in advance by the group, and seminar hours. Hours are mostly a mix of open discussion and explanations and common dialogue.
Attendance is mandatory for all seminars held by the course participants. The excursion gives an impression of the settings at large scale facilities in terms of equipment, work condition, and access to the instruments. The seminar presentation with the subsequent hand-over of a written text on its topic shall serve to ensure that all the participants, and their themes, are kept connected.
Educational activities
- discussion meetings with fellow students and with the teacher (upon individual appointment)
- self-reading about methods
- MOOC
- preparation for the seminar presentation (duration: 30 min)
1.individual literature study for preparation of an individual (scientific) presentation
2.teacher meetings for detail discussion
3.assembly of individual seminar presentation in the form of a didactic powerpoint
4.individual writing of a comprehensible article on the presentation topic (in scientific format, 10 pages )