Modern X-Ray Physics 2
Module PH2004
Basic Information
PH2004 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This module description is valid to SS 2013.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2004 is Franz Pfeiffer.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
X-ray interaction with matter: absorption, scattering, refraction,
resonant properties; Synchrotron sources: bending magnets, wigglers,
undulators, coherence; X-ray Free-electron Lasers: self-amplification,
temporal and spatial properties, applications; X-ray optics and
instrumentation; Diffraction: kinematical, dynamical; Microscopy:
full-field, scanning, lensless; Spectroscopy: near-edge spectroscopy,
photo-emission, speckle correlation;
Learning Outcome
After successful completion of this module, the student is able to
Preconditions
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester. There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.