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Analytical Methods in Materials Science, 6 credits
Materialtekniska analysmetoder, 6 hp
TFFM40
Main field of study
Applied Physics PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Fredrik ErikssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 74 hRecommended self-study hours: 86 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Applied Physics, PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Physics and Nanoscience, Master's programme
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's programme
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
Specific information
Exchange students may apply for the course after arrival to LiTH but before it starts. The Faculty coordinators for exchange studies must be contacted before applying.
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Physics of Condensed Matter and it is desired that the course Physics Laboratory Work II has been completed.Intended learning outcomes
The objective with the course is to give an in depth knowledge about the principles for modern measurement techniques and to operate advanced instrumentation that is being used in materials science today. The emphasis is directed towards techniques that are used both in industrial and university research and development laboratories. It provides knowledge for a position as a research director in industry or academia.
Course content
The lectures covers the basic physical mechanisms of the interaction between solid matter and electromagnetic radiation, electrons and ions. Also fundamental aspects of diffraction and contrast theory are being covered. In addition the principles and usage of microprobes, electron spectroscopy techniques (AES and XPS), x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy (SEM and TEM), light optical microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and ellipsometry are described.
The course consists of 9 laborations covering the following techniques; Light Optical Microscopy, Ellipsometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Electron Diffraction, X-ray Diffraction, Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), X-ray Photo Electron Spectroscopy (XPS), and Microprobe Analyses.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures. Laborations.
The course runs over the entire spring semester.
Examination
| UPG1 | Laboratory report | 1 credits | U, G |
| LAB2 | Laboratory work | 3.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 1.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonExaminer
Fredrik ErikssonCourse website and other links
http://www.ifm.liu.se/undergrad/fysikgtu/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 74 hRecommended self-study hours: 86 h
Course literature
PEJ Flewitt and RK Wild: Physical Methods for Materials Characterization. Laborations-PM. Föreläsningsanteckningar.| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| UPG1 | Laboratory report | 1 credits | U, G |
| LAB2 | Laboratory work | 3.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 1.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
PEJ Flewitt and RK Wild: Physical Methods for Materials Characterization.
Laborations-PM. Föreläsningsanteckningar.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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