| Course title | X-ray methods for characterization of nanomaterials |
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| Course code | KFC/RTGM |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 2 |
| Language of instruction | Czech, English |
| Status of course | Compulsory, Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. Introduction to generation of X-rays, nature of X-rays, modification of X-ray beam with respect to its use in instrumental analytical techniques, basics of radiation safety. 2. X-ray diffraction on periodic atomic structure, basic overview of crystallography, basics of single-crystal X-ray diffraction, X-ray powder diffraction - theory, instrumentation, sample preparation, evaluation of diffraction patterns, quantitative phase analysis, Rietveld refinement, specifics of nanostructure analysis, high-temperature/low-temperature X-ray diffraction, thin-film analysis, relations to electron and neutron diffraction. 3. Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) - theory, instrumentation for inorganic and biological samples, standardization, sample preparation, data evaluation and processing. 4. X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy - theory, instrumentation (energy-dispersive, wavelength-dispersive spectrometers), standardization, sample preparation, evaluation of spectra, other applications of fluorescent spectroscopy (microanalysis, portable spectrometers etc.). 5. X-ray photoelectron and Auger electron spectroscopy - theory, basic overview of surface analysis, instrumentation, sample preparation, evaluation of spectra, angle-resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, depth profiling. 6. X-ray absorption spectroscopy - theory, instrumentation and modes of measurement (XANES, EXAFS), sample preparation, standardization, evaluation of spectra.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Laboratory Work
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| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the lecture is to transfer to the students the knowledge concening X-ray based methods (diffraction and spectroscopy) and their application for characterization of (nano)materials.
Define basic terms in the field of X-ray based instrumental methods, describe main approaches when applying the X-ray methods for characterization of (nano)materials, demonstrate the understanding of various issues and apply the acquired knowledge for solution of model problems. |
| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Dialog
Class attendance. Knowledge of the course topics, ability to discuss about the course topics in wider contexts. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2021) | Category: Chemistry courses | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Physical Chemistry (2021) | Category: Chemistry courses | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2021) | Category: Chemistry courses | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer |