Experimental Methods and Instrumentation for Synchrotron Radiation Research

This course gives you a foundational understanding of the properties of synchrotron light sources and their use in research. You will learn about the design of beamlines and the optical components needed for their operation. We will cover experimental techniques for spectroscopy, imaging, diffraction, and scattering. In addition, you will gain knowledge about free-electron lasers and their unique properties.

The course can be included in a programme in physics or astrophysics, or taken as a stand-alone course. We highly encourage non physics students (for example biology, chemistry, geoscience) to participate.

The studies consist of lectures, laboratory work, computational exercises, seminars, and group exercises. You will gain practical experience through tutorials at several beamlines of the MAX IV laboratory.

Examination takes place through written and oral presentations, laboratory reports, and an oral exam at the end of the course.

Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, students must have 90 credits in natural science and/or engineering. Proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/B.

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 23,125
First payment: SEK 23,125

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.