How can we answer questions that cannot be addressed with the resolution available on lab based instruments?
We go to a large scale facility! But how do these work? And what sorts of things can we learn from experiments with the X-rays and neutrons they produce?
General information
This Tracks course will provide you with the basic knowledge about large scale X-ray and neutron facilities, including how they work, and the different sorts of experiments and “beamlines” that are available.
Additionally, you will gain practical knowledge in how to apply for and run experiments and anaylse the data. The course will also include a site visit to MAX IV and ESS, the X-ray and neutron large scale facilities in Lund. At the end of the course, you will have a theoretical and practical overview of how X-rays and neutrons can be applied to study myriad systems, from batteries to bacteria. In particular this course will give you a practical introduction to how to access and apply these facilities for your own present and future research.
Prerequisites
All master’s programme students, PhD students and Chalmers alumni who are interested in how synchrotron facilities work, and their applications in studying systems such as energy storage, reaction dynamics, soft matter, nanoparticles and biomedical applications.
How to apply
Apply to all Tracks courses at antagning.se / universityadmissions.se
Search for the course code TRA380
To assess your application, please provide us with a short motivation letter (max. 1 page). The letter of motivation requested is an opportunity for each student to express specific interests and experience that cannot be seen from transcripts only. The purpose of the motivation letter is to assist the teachers in grouping students with respect to background and interests. In addition, it is possible to upload a CV that may provide additional background experience that may be relevant.
Upload the letter of motivation on your account at antagning.se / universityadmissions.se.
More information on how to select courses
For alumni, PhD-students and professionals the course selection follows a different process. See more information on Tracks web page.
Details
Teachers: Julia Maibach, Maggie Holme, guest lecturers and experts from the facilities.
Course dates: study period 2-3
Credits: 7.5 ECTS (Advanced level).
Course code: TRA380