Set of Diploma Courses II: Photoemission Spectroscopy Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025

Module name: Set of Diploma Courses II: Photoemission Spectroscopy
Module code: W4-FZ-NM-S2-3-22-30
Programme code: W4-S2FZA22.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
1. Electronic structure. Orbitals: quantum mechanical background. Angular momentum in spectroscopy. Classification of electronic states. 2. The Theory of Photoemission. Core-Level Photoemission. Valence-State Photoemission. Three-Step and One-Step models 3. Conventional X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Information obtained from electronic and photoelectron spectra. Core Levels and Final States. Charge-Excitation Final States: Satellites. Surface effects. Examples. 4. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS). 5. Angle-Resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy (ARPES). 6. Synchrotron radiation in photoelectron spectroscopy. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and Resonant photoemission spectroscopy (ResPES). The lecture will be given online by lecturers from the University of Silesia for polish and french students. 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 and photoemission spectroscopy with the use of X-ray source and synchrotron radiation [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 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
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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