Spring 2016 Course Offered on Materials Characterization at X-Ray Facilities

Course Title: Materials Characterization at Large-Scale X-Ray Facilities

Course Number: CHEM 590 X, CRN 63284

Semester: Spring 2016

Location: 217 Gregory Hall,

Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00-3:20 PM

Instructor: Prof. Renske M. van der Veen, Department of Chemistry and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory

Topics Covered:

-- Synchrotron and X-ray free electron laser sources

-- Scattering, spectroscopy and imaging techniques

-- Ultrafast probing techniques

-- Many relevant examples in chemistry, materials science and physics

-- Current literature discussions and in-class quizzes