Basic Concepts for Neutron Instrumentation
Module PH2230
Basic Information
PH2230 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
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 | 50 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2230 is Peter Böni.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Introduction: instrumentation with neutrons
- Applications of neutron beams
- Neutron sources
- Layout of beamlines
- Brilliance of moderators
- Transport of Neutrons
- Extraction of Neutrons
- Design of beamlines
- phase space transformation
- Focusing optics
- Filtering of beams
- Polarized neutrons
- Software for data analysis
Learning Outcome
After participation in the module the student is able to
- understand the properties of essential components of a beamline
- understand the operation of instruments for neutron physics
- apply concepts of neutron optics to improve instrumentation
- design a beamline
- optimize a beamline.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VU | 4 | Basic Concepts for Neutron Instrumentation | Böni, P. |
Thu, 08:30–10:00, PH 2224 |
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 exercises classes, where students will solve problems under supervision of tutors.
Media
- lecture
- exercises
- books
- papers
- internet
Literature
- G. Shirane, S. M. Shapiro, J. M. Tranquada: Neutron Scattering with a Triple-Axis Spectrometer: Basic Techniques, Cambridge University Press (2002).
- A. Furrer, J. Mesot, T. Strässle: Neutron Scattering in Condensed Matter Physics, World Scientific, London (2009).
- G. L. Squires: Introduction to the Theory of Thermal Neutron Scattering, Dover Publications, N. Y. (1966).
- G. Bauer in Lecture Notes of the first School on Neutron Scattering: http://www.iaea.org/inis/collection/NCLCollectionStore/_Public/25/008/25008008.pdf
- P. Böni in Complementarity between Neutron and Synchrotron X-Ray Scattering, Proceedings of the 6th Summer School on Neutron Scattering, edited by A. Furrer, (World Scientific, Singapore, 1998), 305-327.
- I. S. Anderson et al. in Frontiers of Neutron Scattering, Proceedings of the 7th Summer School on Neutron Scattering, edited by A. Furrer, (World Scientific, Singapore, 1999), 44-71.
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In a written exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as an oral exam. In this case the time duration is 25 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester.