Analyse von neuartigen funktionellen Materialien mit Synchrotronstrahlung: Techniken und Anwendungen

What it is about

You will gain a comprehensive overview of modern, photon-based methods—especially those using synchrotron radiation—for investigating functional materials. In the end you will be able to explain the physical fundamentals of synchrotron radiation and the experimental techniques (e.g., X-ray scattering, absorption spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, time-resolved measurements) and assess their information content for structural, electronic and magnetic questions.

What you will be able to do

• Understand the physical principles and generation of synchrotron radiation
• Explain the setup and function of a synchrotron beamline
• Assess the information content of various synchrotron-based methods
• Capture physical phenomena based on quantum-mechanical electron properties
• Apply and situate methods in interdisciplinary research contexts

What the module consists of

• VorlesungPresentation of thematic content and transmission of physical fundamentals with cross-references between topics
• ÜbungDeepening through problem examples and calculation tasks; promotion of autonomous explanation and application
• Laborbesuch (TUM)Insight into experimental facilities and practice
• Möglicher Besuch bei einer europäischen Synchrotron‑ForschungseinrichtungPractical insight into external large-scale facilities (possible at semester end)

Teaching method

• Lecture / Projector presentation / Board workStructured conveyance of theory and concepts
• Tutorials with discussion and tasksApplication and practice of the content; fosters active participation
• Seminars / Student presentationsDeepening of individual topics through presentation and discussion
• Question lists for self-assessmentIndependent learning control
• Laboratory trips and excursionsPractical illustration of experimental methods
• Multiple-choice tests in MoodleElectronic exercise assessment