Om kursen
The course will introduce you to powder X-ray diffraction and the application of crystallography as a widely used techniques for determination of accurate structural data at the atomic level. The goal of this class is to enable you to independently use X-ray diffraction as an analytical tool in your own research as well as evaluate the work of others. The techniques taught here are used in various fields like in inorganic chemistry, metal-organic frameworks, materials, geo- and pharmaceutical sciences, and others.
The participants will learn to measure X-ray diffraction from polycrystalline materials, apply crystallographic principles for the description of solids and how to extract qualitative and quantitative information on the composition and crystal structure of their sample. A special focus will be put on the use of diffractometers available at CMAL and mail-in synchrotron measurements as well as Rietveld refinement for modelling diffraction patterns. Participants will learn to use statistical modelling approaches, judge the quality of their data and models as well as how to use relevant software. After an initial repetition of crystallographic principles, the course will be very applied in nature, with many hands-on exercises at diffractometers and/or computer labs. The course will be held as an intensive course over the course of four weeks.
Mer information
The course format is an intensive course over 4 weeks, 4 days a week with 3 h per day.
Please register for interest by sending an e-mail to the examiner.
Föreläsare
Daniel Weber
