VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

327-0101-00L 4 Credits BSC D-CHAB

Crystallography II

Kristallographie II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Walter Steurer, Dr. Günter Krauss

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:35

Abstract

Introduction into diffraction theory and crystal physics. Emphasis is on the structure of real crystals, diffraction theory and methods, tensorial description of thermal, electric, optic, magnetic and elastic properties of crystals.

Objective

Understanding of the fundamental relationships between crystal structure and physical properties as well as of the basic principles and potentialities of diffraction methods.

Content

Real crystal: point defects, dislocations, grain boundaries, diffusion. Diffraction theory: generation of X-rays, neutrons, electrons; reciprocal lattice, Ewald sphere, systematic extinctions. Diffraction methods: Laue and single-crystal X-ray diffraction techniques, area detectors; powder diffraction methods, phase analysis, profile analysis; X-ray topography. Crystal Physics: tensorial description of of thermal expansion and thermal conductivity, electric polarizarion, pyroelectricity, ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, magnetostriction, elasticity. Optical properties of crystals such as refraction (indicatrix), double refraction, optical activity.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A script is available.

Literature

C. Giacovazzo Fundamentals of Crystallography IUCr Texts on Crystallography 2 Oxford University Press 1992 Robert E. Newnham Properties of Materials. Anisotropy|Symmetry|Structure. Oxford University Press 2005

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Kristallographie II	By Appointment None-None	3 h weekly
exercise	Kristallographie II	By Appointment None-None	2 h weekly

Offered In

Interdisciplinary Sciences Bachelor
- Physical-Chemical Direction
  - 3. Semester (Physical-Chemical Direction)
    - Electives (Further combinations of Compulsory elective subjects arising upon specific written request by the students and permission by the Director of studies.)