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402-0544-00L 6 Credits MSC D-PHYS

Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics II

Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Joël Mesot
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:37

Abstract

The lecture, based on the basic tools seen during the autumn semester, concentrates on a few particular examples: phase transitions, selected structure problems, magnetism, dynamical neutron scattering. A few examples from the most recent literature are as well discussed.

Objective

Comprehension, based on the lectures of the winter semester, of the following particular examples: phase transitions (critical neutron scattering), selected structure problems (defects, macromolecules, superconductors, charge density distributions...), magnetism (crystal field excitations, spin waves...), dynamical neutron scattering (neutron optics). A few examples from the most recent literature will as well be discussed.

Content

8. Magnetic excitations 9. Structures 10. Phase transitions 11. Neutron optic 12. Relation between spin susceptibility and electronic structure in HTSC 13. Neutronscattering from mono-atomic gases 14. Helium-3, Helium-4 15. Dynamics of Hydrogen

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 II / Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics II
On request the lecture can be given in English
  • Wed 14:45-16:30 (HPP H 2)
2 h weekly
exercise Neutronenstreuung in der Festkörperphysik II / Neutron Scattering in Solid State Physics II
oder nach Vereinbarung On request the lecture can be given in English
  • Wed 11:45-12:30 (HPP H 2)
1 h weekly

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