Physics with Neutrons 1 (Fundamentals)
Module PH2053
Module version of WS 2017/8
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS 2022/3 | WS 2021/2 | WS 2020/1 | WS 2019/20 | WS 2018/9 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2016/7 | WS 2015/6 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH2053 is a semester module in English or German language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Specific catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
- Specific catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics
- Complementary catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
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 | 60 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2053 in the version of WS 2017/8 was Winfried Petry.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Introduction
- Neutron sources
- Properties of the free neutron
- Elastic scattering from ordered systems
- Small angle scattering
- Reflectometry
Learning Outcome
After participation in the module the student is able to:
- apply the kinematic theory of elastic neutron scattering
- understand the use of various instruments for neutron scattering
- judge the use of various scattering methods for the determination of the structure of various materials
- analyse x-ray and neutron scattering diffraction data from powder and single crystals
- understand diffraction data from non-crystalline materials
Preconditions
- Bachelor degree in physics
- suggested: course in solid state physics
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Physics with Neutrons 1 |
Petry, W.
Assistants: Senyshyn, A. |
Wed, 10:00–12:00, PH 2271 |
eLearning |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Physics with Neutrons 1 |
Senyshyn, A.
Responsible/Coordination: Petry, W. |
dates in groups |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The learning outcomes of the module will be achieved via frontal lecture, written and verbal lecturing and powerpoint presentations. The lecture will be complemented by a weekly exercise class, where students will solve problems under supervision of a tutor.
Media
- lecture
- exercises
- books
- internet
Literature
- G. L. Squires: Introduction to the Theory of Thermal Neutron Scattering, Dover Publications, N. Y. (1966).
- A. Furrer, J. Mesot, T. Strässle: Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter Physics, World Scientific, London (2009) .
- S. W. Lovesey, Theory of Neutron Scattering from Condensed Matter I, II, Oxford Science Publ., Oxford (1984).
- A. Furrer: Frontiers in Neutron Scattering, World Scientific, London (1999).
- G. E. Bacon: Neutron Diffraction, Oxford (1962).
- P. A. Egelstaff: Thermal Neutron Scattering, Acad. Press, London (1965).
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
There will be an oral exam of 25 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using comprehension questions and example calulations.
For example an assignment in the exam might be:
- Give the equation which defines the wave length of matter. Discuss the dependencies write down the fission reaction.
- Warum müssen Spaltneutronen moderiert werden? Was bedeutet Moderation?
- Beschreiben Sie den Energietransfer bei elastischen zentralen Stößen.
- Nennen Sie typische Moderatoren. Diskutieren Sie den Unterschied von D2O und H2O als Moderator. Wie groß ist die Diffusionslänge in beiden Moderatoren?
- Diskutieren Sie die Unterschiede / Komplementarität von Reaktorneutronenquellen und Spallationsneutronenquellen.
- Beachten Sie die verschiedenen Wirkungsquerschnitte für thermische Neutronen. Was ist die Einheit für einen Wirkungsquerschnitt?
- Wie ist die Beziehung zwischen Sigma_Coh und Streulänge b?
- Geben Sie die Definition des doppelten Differentialquerschnitts für thermische Neutronen an.
- Was ist der Streuvektor.
- Wie lautet die Laue-Bedingung in der Beugung? Was bedeutet diese?
- Wie lautet die Bragg-Bedingung? Was beschreibt sie?
Remarks on associated module exams
The exam for this module can be taken together with the exam to the associated follow-up module PH2054: Physics with Neutrons 2 / Physik mit Neutronen 2 after the follwoing semester. In this case you need to register for both exams in the following semester.
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.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Info | Registration |
| Exam to Physics with Neutrons 1 | |||
| Mon, 2023-02-06 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin vor Sa, 25.03.2023. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date before Sat, 2023-03-25. | till 2023-01-15 (cancelation of registration till 2023-02-05) | |
| Thu, 2023-03-09 | Dummy-Termin. Wenden Sie sich zur individuellen Terminvereinbarung an die/den Prüfer(in). Anmeldung für Prüfungstermin vor Sa, 22.04.2023. // Dummy date. Contact examiner for individual appointment. Registration for exam date before Sat, 2023-04-22. | till 2023-03-08 | |