Course Catalog 2014-2015
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Course Catalog 2014-2015

MOL-33236 X-ray Diffraction, 5 cr

Additional information

This course is suitable for post graduate studies, but not recommended as such for Materials Science students. Materials Science students with specific needs in XRD should talk to their superviser and Dr. Hokka for a tailored implementation with better suitability for PhD studies.
Suitable for postgraduate studies

Person responsible

Mikko Hokka

Lessons

Study type P1 P2 P3 P4 Summer Implementations Lecture times and places
Lectures
Assignment


 


 
 4 h/per
 40 h/per
+4 h/per
+40 h/per


 
MOL-33236 2014-01 Wednesday 14 - 15 , K3104

Requirements

Examination on lectures and literature. Passed exercises.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the student knows and understands the basics of X-Ray diffraction. S/he can explain what factors influence the directions of diffracted beams, and s/he understands and can explain quantitatively what factors influence the intensities of the diffracted beams. S/he can describe the basics of most used application techniques, including quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis, texture, residual stress, and small angle x-ray scattering. The student can solve some basic problems typically encountered in material characterization with X-Ray diffraction. The student can also plan tests, analysis, and specimen preparation procedures for solving various simple scientific problems.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Bragg's law and its applications. Interaction of XRays with crystalline material.  Calculations of theoretical intensity   
2. Applications of XRD in materials science; including but not limited to quantitative and qualitative (Rietveld) chemical analysis, texture, stress, and SAXS.  Mathematical analyses of obtained data, such as line profile analysis, crystallize size measurement, and details of the Rietveld analysis.   
3. Operation and structure of a modern XRD diffractometer  Practical work with a diffractometer  Performing and designing special tests 

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Book   Elements of X-Ray Diffraction, 3rd ed.   B.D.Cullity, S.R. Stock       Available as an Ebook   Yes    English  
Book   Two Dimensional X-Ray Diffraction   Bob He       Available as an Ebook through library database   Yes    English  
Other literature   X-Ray Diffraction Lecture Notes   Veli-Tapani Kuokkala         Yes    English  

Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
MOL-11220 Kideoppi Mandatory    
MOL-11230 Materiaalitieteen tutkimusmenetelmät Mandatory    

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Correspondence of content

There is no equivalence with any other courses

More precise information per implementation

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Last modified07.03.2014