Physik mit Neutronen 1

What it is about

In this module you will learn the fundamentals and applications of neutron physics for the structural investigation of materials. You will gain knowledge on the generation and properties of free neutrons as well as on elastic neutron scattering, small-angle scattering and reflectometry, and you will be able to interpret typical neutron scattering data and understand instruments at the end.

What you will be able to do

• Explain the production of neutrons in detail
• Apply the kinematic theory of elastic neutron scattering
• Understand the use of various neutron scattering instruments
• Assess the suitability of different scattering methods for structural determination
• Analyze neutron diffractograms of powders and single crystals
• Understand diffraction data from non-crystalline materials
• Model small-angle scattering data
• Present the fundamental principles of neutron reflectometry

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying the theoretical foundations and instrumentation
• Übungsstunde (wöchentlich)Application of the lecture material in supervised exercises

Teaching method

• Frontalvorlesung / VorträgeIntroduction and systematic presentation of the contents
• PowerPoint-PräsentationenSupport of the lecture structure and visualization
• wöchentliche ÜbungenPractical practice and consolidation of the material under guidance
• schriftliche und mündliche LehrbeiträgeSupplementation of the instruction (explanation, discussion)