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402-0543-00L 6 Credits DS D-MATH , D-PHYS
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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
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:26

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

Derivation and comprehension of neutron scattering cross sections (mathematical description in terms of correlation functions) and applications (lecture and exercises) to basic problems of solid state physics: static and dynamics of condensed matter, magnetic structures as well as magnetic excitations and 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

Resources

Lecture Notes

A manuscript will be distributed a the beginning of each lecture.

Literature

Introdution to the theory of thermal neutron scattering, G. L. Squires, Dover Publications, INC., Mineola, New York, ISBN 0-486-69447-X Theory of neutron scattering from condensed matter, S. W. Lovesey, Clarendon Press, Oxford, ISBN 0-19-852017-4.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS
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
On request the lecture can be given in English.
  • Wed 12:45-14:30 (HPP H 1)
2 h weekly
exercise Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik / Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics
oder n V On request the exercises can be given in English.
  • Wed 11:45-12:30 (HPP H 1)
1 h weekly

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