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Synchrotron Characterization Methods in Fibre and Polymer Technology – Theory

  • KTH course

Course content:

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.

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-rayscattering
  • 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  willdeepen the understanding

Learning objectives:

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 2
November 13, 2026

ECTS:

  • 2

LOCATION:

  • Stockholm

REGISTER BEFORE:

October 15, 2026
  • The course is provided by KTH

Course responsible:

Mats Johansson
matskg@kth.se

Schedule:

Course_schedule_FKF3420_Theory_2026

Contributors:

Literature:

Prerequisites:

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

Course fee:

Registration

Register by sending an email to the course responsible Mats Johansson.

Information about the course on kth.se