Chemistry: Scattering Methods

<p>Acquire basic knowledge and understanding of different scattering methods, such as Small Angle Neutron Scattering, Small Angle X-Ray Scattering, and static and dynamic light scattering, used to study structural and dynamic properties of colloidal dispersions.</p><p>KEMM67. The aim of the course is for the student to acquire basic knowledge and understanding of different scattering methods used to study structural and dynamic properties of colloidal dispersions. The course begins with basic scattering theory, followed by a presentation of various experimental methods such as Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS), Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) as well as static and dynamic light scattering. This is complemented by computer labs and exercises in data analysis and modelling of static scattering data. </p> <h3><strong>Course content</strong></h3> <p><em>Lectures</em>: The course starts with basic scattering theory including derivation of the scattering resulting from the dispersion of spherical colloidal particles. This is followed by a presentation of different experimental methods such as Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS), Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) and static and dynamic light scattering. Dispersions of spherical particles are used as the main model system, but non-spherical particles will also be discussed.</p> <p><em>Laboratory sessions and exercises</em>: Computer exercises/exercises in data analysis and modelling of static scattering data. The scattering laboratory exercises include experiments on colloidal dispersions with SAXS and with static and dynamic light scattering.</p><p>https://www.kemi.lu.se/en/education/courses/advanced-level</p>