Set of Diploma Courses I: Spectroscopic and Microscopic Methods Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses I: Spectroscopic and Microscopic Methods
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-2-22-19
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
I. Spectroscopic methods 1. Types of spectroscopy, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, electron transitions, oscillations and rotations, selection rules, absorption spectra. 2. The UV / VIS spectrometry and spectrometers, qualitative and quantitative analysis. 3. The infrared absorption (IR) and Raman scattering (RS) spectroscopy - basic issues related to vibrational spectroscopy and the possibilities of using these spectroscopic methods for nanomaterials. 4. Introduction to X-ray (XPS) or ultraviolet (UPS) photoelectron spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS, SNMS, ToF SIMS), Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES). 2. Microscopic methods 1. Fundamentals of electron microscopy: scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) 2. Analysis methods of nanostructures - scanning techniques: scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM): • Tunneling in the arrangement tip-conducting surface. The Tersoff-Haman model for low and high voltage. • Introduction to the theory of atomic force microscopy. The Hamaker constant. • Types of scanning probe microscopies and their application in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and materials engineering. • Construction of scanning tunneling microscopy, resolution, stability and limitations. • Atomic force microscopy - similarities and differences in comparison with scanning tunneling microscopy. • Predominant role of atomic force microscopy methods in modern studies of surface properties with atomic resolution. • Atomic force microscopy in studies of local electrical conductivity and its application for analysis of switching resistivity processes in nano-scale. During lectures and conversations, students will learn about the fundamental issues related to various spectroscopic and microscopic methods. During laboratory work, they will learn the practical aspects of various measurement techniques of spectroscopy and microscopy. At the beginning of the semester, students are informed about the research methods used during laboratory classes. After completing the experiment, the student presents a report containing a theoretical introduction to the problem; the methodology adopted, the description of the study, analysis and discussion of the results and their relevance to similar studies. 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]
has extensive knowledge of quantum mechanics and statistical physics [E1]
 KF_W03 [5/5]
has in-depth knowledge of condensed phase physics [E2]
 KF_W04 [4/5]
knows the structure and principle of operation of scientific equipment [E3]
 KF_W08 [4/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge, he can explain the physical processes taking place in the world around him [E4]
 KF_U03 [2/5]
on the basis of the acquired knowledge, knows how to explain the operation of research equipment [E5]
 KF_U04 [5/5]
understands the need to systematically read scientific and popular science journals, to broaden and deepen knowledge of physics [E6]
 KF_K04 [5/5]
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 E6
laboratory classes [FZ2] 20 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E3 E5
discussion classes [FZ3] 10 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07]  		course work E4
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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