Set of Diploma Courses I: Interaction of Radiation with Matter Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses I: Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-2-22-18
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
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 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
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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 [E1]
 KF_W02 [3/5] KF_W08 [3/5]
knows the properties of X-ray radiation, its production and interaction with matter [E2]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W08 [4/5]
knows the physical basics of X-ray diffraction on a crystal lattice [E3]
 KF_W02 [4/5] KF_W08 [4/5]
can relate the diffraction image with the microscopic structure of crystalline bodies [E4]
 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 [E5]
 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 [E6]
 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 [E7]
 KF_W02 [3/5] KF_W08 [3/5] KF_U03 [3/5] KF_U04 [3/5] KF_U06 [3/5] KF_U08 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2 E3
laboratory classes [FZ2] 10 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E6 E7
discussion classes [FZ3] 10 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work E4 E5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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