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Synchrotron Characterization Methods in Fibre and Polymer Technology – Theory

Infrastructure course

Course content:

Theoretical descriptions on:

X-ray interaction with matter
Basics of synchrotron radiation and x-ray sources
Refraction and reflection from interfaces
Diffraction: X-ray diffraction, grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering
Scattering: X-ray reflectivity, small-angle X-ray scattering, grazing incidence small-angle X-ray scattering
Coherence: Coherent diffraction imaging, X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy
Applied examples of in situ and in operando measurements will deepen the understanding

Learning objectives:

The aim of this PhD course is to give a theoretical introduction into synchrotron-based characterization methods, which are especially useful for fibre and polymer technology, ranging from bulk material to thin films.

After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to

be able to explain the principles of synchrotron radiation generation and focusing
explain the functioning of a beamline at a 3rd generation synchrotron source
deduce key features in scattering patterns
analyze quantitatively atomistic and nanoscale information from experimental data

November 27- December 8, 2023

ECTS:

LOCATION:

Stockholm

REGISTER BEFORE:

November 13, 2023

Schedule:

Course_schedule_FKF3420_Theory_2023_v1

Contributors:

Stephan V. Roth and Mats Johansson

Literature:

J. Als-Nielsen, D. McMorrow: “Elements of modern X-ray Physics”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2011 J. Daillant, A. Gibaud (Eds.): “X-ray and Neutron Reflectivity”, Lecture Notes in Physics, Springer, Heidelberg, 2009 T.A. Ezquerra, M. Garcia-Gutierrez, A. Nogales, M. Gomez (Eds.): “Applications of synchrotron light to scattering and diffraction in materials and life sciences.”, Lecture Notes in Physics, Springer, Heidelberg, 2009

Prerequisites:

Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level and M.Sc. in chemistry, physics or comparable areas.

Course fee:

For Treesearch associated Ph.D-students and post-doc the course is free of charge. For persons from Industries associated to Treesearch the course cost is 5000 SEK for one person, 9000 SEK (4500 SEK/person) for two persons and 12000 SEK (4000 SEK/person) for three persons. For persons belonging to organizations not associated to Treesearch the cost is 21 300 SEK.

Course responsible:

Stephan V. Roth, Mats Johansson

svroth@kth.se and matskg@kth.se

The course is given by KTH

Course disposition: 10 lecture hours and individual home assignments.

The application is sent by e-mail to Mats Johansson matskg@kth.se or Stephan Roth svroth@kth.se