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Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics I
Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:40
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
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture |
Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik I / Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics I
on request in English
|
|
2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik I / Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics I
oder nach Vereinbarung
on request in English
|
|
1 h weekly |