Interaction of Radiation with Matter Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2021

Module name: Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Module code: W4-2F-13-20
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2021
Semester: summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
During the lecture, the student will learn about following aspects: 1. Elements of crystallography (crystal lattice concept, symmetry operations, point and space groups, reciprocal lattice) 2. X-ray properties: laboratory production and synchrotron radiation 3. Interaction of X-rays with matter: Compton phenomenon, photoelectric, Rayleigh scattering 4. Geometric conditions of X-ray scattering by crystal: Laue's theory, Ewald's construction, Bragg's equation. 5. Elastic X-ray scattering by electrons, atoms, elementary cells and crystals. The intensity of diffractive radiation. 6. Experimental techniques for studying the structure of crystals (powder and monocrystalline methods) 7. Methods of determining crystalline structure: Fourier, Patterson and Patterson analysis, direct methods, structure clarification. 8. The Rietveld method for determining structure parameters from diffraction on powder samples In the laboratory classes: 1. learn to work on a powder diffractometer 2. perform simple calculations of structure parameters for regular system crystals 3. acquaint himself with the basic programmes for calculating structures Mandatory examination
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of: basics of physics, elements of condensed phase physics, selected issues in higher mathematics (Fourier series, distribution functions, matrix account)
Key reading:
1. Krystalografia : podręcznik wspomagany komputerowo / Z. Bojarski [et al.]. - Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN 1996. 2. Elementy krystalografii geometrycznej / Tadeusz Penkala. - Łódź ; Warszawa: Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe 1962. 3. Fundamentals of crystallography / C. Giacovazzo [et al.] ; ed. by C. Giacovazzo. - Oxford: International Union of Crystallography : Oxford University Press 1994. 4. Foundations of crystallography with computer applications / Maureen M. Julian. - Boca Raton [etc.] : CRC Press : Taylor & Francis Group cop. 2008. 5. The basics of crystallography and diffraction / Christopher Hammond. - Oxford: Oxford University 2001. 6. Structure determination from powder diffraction data / edited by W. I. F. David [et al.]. Oxford, New York: University of Oxford rep. 2003. 7. International Tables for Crystallography [dokument elektroniczny] 8. Point group character tables and related data / J. A. Salthouse and M. J. Ware. - London: Cambridge University Press 1972. 9. Rentgenografia strukturalna monokryształów / Peter Luger ; z ang. tł. Janina Karolak-Wojciechowska. - Warszawa : Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe 1989.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
learned the basic concepts of crystallography [2F_20_1]
 KF_W02 [3/5] KF_W08 [3/5]
knows the properties of X-ray radiation, its production and interaction with matter [2F_20_2]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W08 [4/5]
knows the physical basics of X-ray diffraction on a crystal lattice [2F_20_3]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W08 [4/5]
can relate the diffraction image with the microscopic structure of crystalline bodies [2F_20_4]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W08 [4/5]
knows the basic procedures for determining the structure of crystals on the basis of the obtained experimental results [2F_20_5]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W08 [4/5] KF_U03 [4/5] KF_U04 [4/5] KF_U06 [4/5] KF_U08 [4/5]
can carry out measurements on X-ray diffractometers [2F_20_6]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W08 [4/5] KF_U03 [4/5] KF_U04 [4/5] KF_U06 [4/5] KF_U08 [4/5]
can use basic crystallographic programs [2F_20_7]
 KF_W02 [3/5] KF_W08 [3/5] KF_U03 [3/5] KF_U04 [3/5] KF_U06 [3/5] KF_U08 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
colloquium [2F_20_w_1]
Before starting the exercise, the student has to pass a test on the knowledge of physical phenomena in a given exercise.
 2F_20_6 2F_20_7
activity in class [2F_20_w_2]
The student conducts exercises on his own, and the obtained results are developed and presented in the form of a report
 2F_20_6 2F_20_7
written exam (or oral exam) [2F_20_w_3]
Written exam on the material presented during the lecture. The exam topics are given three weeks before the exam.
 2F_20_1 2F_20_2 2F_20_3 2F_20_4 2F_20_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [2F_20_fs_1]
lecture conducted with the use of audiovisual aids
 10
Work with supplementary reading and lecture notes
 25 written exam (or oral exam) [2F_20_w_3]
laboratory classes [2F_20_fs_2]
Performing basic exercises on the X-ray diffractometer.
 10
Preparation of the report
 25 colloquium [2F_20_w_1] activity in class [2F_20_w_2]
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