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Introduction to neutron techniques for the microscopic study of matter, with applications to Physics, Chemistry and Materials Science
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Advanced Spectroscopic and Analytical Techniques
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Academic year 2022/2023
- Teacher
- Andrea Piovano
- Teaching period
- Second semester
- Type
- Elective
- Credits/Recognition
- 3
- Delivery
- Formal authority
- Language
- English
- Attendance
- Obligatory
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Sommario del corso
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Course objectives
The lessons intend to give an overview of neutron science technology and scattering techniques.
At first, the main elements of neutron science technology form the properties of the neutrons down to their detection through their production and delivery will be presented.
Afterward, students will be introduced to theory of neutron scattering at the base of all
experimental techniques. The different scattering techniques will be then discussed in relation with their main applications.
The goal is to give to the students the basis of neutron scattering science in order to let them
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Course delivery
The lessons will be divided into 12 hours (2 hours for 6 consecutive working days) in which the fundamentals of neutron spectroscopy, the techniques and principles of data analysis will be discussed.
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Program
The overall program will be:
- Neutron properties and production. The path of the neutrons from the source to the detector.
- Introduction to neutron scattering theory; general concepts of data analysis.
- Neutron diffraction from crystals and from disordered and amorphous systems.
- Inelastic neutron scattering; dynamics of crystalline systems.
- Scattering from magnetic systems; three-axis and time-of-flight techniques
- Quasi-elastic scattering of neutrons and INS;
- Overview of other neutron techniques; final discussion
Suggested readings and bibliography
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Note
Lectures are scheduled on:
July 10 2023, 14.00-16.00 in Aula Diagonale (2nd floor, via Giuria 7)
July 11 2023, 14.00-16.00 in Aula Diagonale (2nd floor, via Giuria 7)
July 12 2023, 14.00-16.00 in Aula Diagonale (2nd floor, via Giuria 7)
July 13 2023, 14.00-16.00 in Aula Diagonale (2nd floor, via Giuria 7)
July 17 2023, 14.00-16.00 in Aula Diagonale (2nd floor, via Giuria 7)
July 18 2023, 14.00-16.00 in Aula Diagonale (2nd floor, via Giuria 7)
Examination:
July 19 2023, 14.00-16.00 in Auletta I (2nd floor, via Giuria 7)
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