Physics: Modern X-ray Physics - Diffraction and Imaging

This course provides a solid introduction to how X-rays interact with matter and how this interaction is used in both research and applications. The focus is on diffraction and imaging, particularly using methods employed at synchrotron facilities such as MAX IV. You will learn about X-ray sources, scattering and absorption, refraction and reflection, as well as optics and detectors. 
The course covers scattering from crystalline materials (XRD) and non-crystalline materials (SAXS), along with advanced techniques such as XAS, XRF and coherent X-ray imaging. You will also gain an understanding of concepts like the reciprocal lattice, Ewald’s sphere and Fourier transforms. 
The course includes lab sessions, projects and, if possible, an experiment at MAX IV. It is ideal for students who want to understand how X-ray physics is used to analyse materials in depth. The course can be taken as part of a master’s programme in physics or as a stand-alone course.

Teaching includes lectures, laboratory sessions, group exercises and project work. You will gain hands-on experience working with X-ray data and instrumentation, and practise interpreting results from various techniques.

Assessment is based on a written exam, assignments, lab reports and a project report. To pass the course, active participation in all mandatory components is required. The course is designed to give you both theoretical understanding and practical skills in modern X-ray physics, with a strong link to experimental research at synchrotron facilities.

Prerequisites

Konowledge in Physics at University level, in the form of basic Atomic Physics, Electromagnetism and Optics.

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 21,250
First payment: SEK 21,250

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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.