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Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics

Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik/Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:55:05

Abstract

Introduction to neutron scattering (mathematical description in terms of correlation functions) and applications to basic problems of solid state physics: static and dynamics of condensed matter, magnetic structures as well as magnetic excitations, polarized neutrons.

Objective

Introduction to neutron scattering (mathematical description in terms of correlation functions) and applications to basic problems of solid state physics: static and dynamics of condensed matter, magnetic structures as well as magnetic excitations, polarized neutrons.

Content

1. Introduction 2. Fundamentals of neutron scattering 3. Nuclear elastic scattering 4. Nuclear inelastic neutron scattering 5. Neutron scattering from liquids 6. Magnetic neutron scattering 7. Polarized neutrons

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik/Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics
  • Fri 08:45-10:30 (HPP H 1)
  • 31.01 Date 13:45-15:30 (HPP H 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik/Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics
oder n V
  • Wed 10:45-11:30 (HPP H 1)
1 h weekly

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