Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15
Elective for: F4, F4-aft, N4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
The course aims to give a basic knowledge and understanding of different scattering methods used for studying structure and dynamics of colloidal dispersions.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Lectures: The course begins with basic scattering theory and a
derivation, from basic principles, of the scattering from a
dispersion of spherical colloidal particles. This is followed by a
presentation of different experimental methods, such as small angle
neutron scattering (SANS), small angle Xray scattering (SAXS), and
static and dynamic light scattering. As the main model system we
treat dispersions of spherical particles but non-spherical
particles will also be discussed.
Laboratory exercises: In the lab course we begin by studying the
diffraction and scattering from slits and thin threads, as
illustrations of the concept of scattering. We then do experiments
on colloidal dispersions using SAXS and static and dynamic light
scattering.
Grading scale: UV
Assessment: Written or oral examination, compulsory laboratory work and the submitted assignments. The final grade for the course is determined by weighting the results of the examination and the compulsory components.
Required prior knowledge: Compulsory courses in mathematics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Course coordinator: Professor Ulf Olsson, Ulf.Olsson@fkem1.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.kemi.lu.se/utbildning/avancerad/kemm37
Further information: The course is to be studied together with KEMM37, which is given by the Faculty of Science. Does not follow the study period structure.