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402-0604-00L 6 Credits DR , MSC D-PHYS , D-MAVT

Materials Analysis by Nuclear Techniques

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Arnold Müller, Dr. Christof Vockenhuber
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Abstract

Materials analysis by MeV ion beams. Nuclear techniques are presented which allow to quantitatively investigate the composition, structure and trace element content of solids.

Objective

Students learn the basic concepts of ion beam analysis and its different analytical techniques. They understand how experimental data is taken and interpreted. They are able to chose the appropriate method of analysis to solve a given problem.

Content

The course treats applications of nuclear methods in other fields of research. Materials analysis by ion beam analysis is emphasized. Techniques are presented which allow the quantitative investigation of composition, structure, and trace element content of solids: - elasic nuclear scattering (Rutherfor Backscattering, Recoil detection) - nuclear (resonant) reaction analysis - activation analysis - ion beam channeling (investigation of crystal defects) - neutron sources - MeV ion microprobes, imaging surface analysis The course is also suited for graduate students.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes will be distributed in pdf.

Literature

'Ion Beam Analysis: Fundamentals and Applications', M. Nastasi, J.W. Mayer, Y. Wang, CRC Press 2014, ISBN 9781439846384

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
oral 20 minutes
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Materials Analysis by Nuclear Techniques
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HCI F 2)
2 h weekly
exercise Materials Analysis by Nuclear Techniques
Exercises start in the second week of the semester.
  • Wed 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 2)
1 h weekly

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