Neutron spectroscopy of condensed media

Course: Medical physics

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Neutron spectroscopy of condensed media
Code
ОК 6
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
To know the main mechanisms of interaction of neutrons with matter Know the main neutron methods of studying the condensed state (small-angle scattering, quasi-elastic and inelastic scattering). Understand the concept of the generalized frequency spectrum of a condensed medium. To be able to analyze experimental data on neutron scattering in order to obtain information about the structure and dynamics of molecules in various types of condensed media. Be able to compare experimental data on neutron scattering with corresponding theoretical calculations and results of a computer experiment.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know and be able to apply the methods of mathematical analysis and linear algebra within the limits that correspond to the level of a bachelor of physics. 2. To know and be able to apply the laws of equilibrium and non-equilibrium thermodynamics within the limits that correspond to the level of a bachelor of physics. 3. To know and be able to apply the methods of classical statistical mechanics of equilibrium systems within the limits that correspond to the level of a bachelor of physics. 4. To know and be able to apply the laws of optics within the limits that correspond to the level of a bachelor of physics. 5. To know and be able to apply the laws of nuclear physics within the limits that correspond to the level of a bachelor of physics.
Course content
The subject of the educational discipline "Neutron Spectroscopy of Condensed Media" includes the theory of neutron scattering, the theory of condensed media and experimental data on the properties of condensed media that can be obtained using neutron spectroscopy. The goal of studying the discipline is to obtain deep and systematic knowledge related to modern methods of neutron diagnostics of condensed environments, including medical and biological ones. The educational task of the course consists in familiarizing students with the main methods of neutron diagnostics: small-angle, quasi-elastic and inelastic neutron scattering.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Bulavin L.A. Neutron diagnostics of the liquid state of matter. – Chernobyl: Institute of NPP Safety Problems, 2012.- 532p. 2. Bulavin L.A., Kyzima O.A., Nosovskyi A.V. Neutron diagnostics of fullerene solutions. – Chornobyl (Kyiv region): Institute of Nuclear Power Plant Safety Problems, 2019. – 184 p. 3. Bulavin L.A., Kuklin O.I., Nosovskyi A.V., Solovyov D.V. Neutron and X-ray studies of lipid membranes. – Chernobyl (Kyiv region): Inst NPP safety problems, 2021. – 160 p. 4. Bulavin L.A., Avdeev M.V., Klyuchnikov O.O., Nagornyi A.V., Petrenko V.I. Neutronography of magnetic fluid systems. – Chernobyl (Kyiv region): Inst of NPP safety problems, 2015. – 244 p. 5. Boothroyd A.T. Principles of neutron scattering from condensed matter. - Oxford University Press, 2020. - 512 p. 6. Neutron Scattering - Applications in Biology, Chemistry, and Materials Science / Edited by Felix Fernandez-Alonso and David L. Price. – Academic Press, 2017. – 782 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The total volume is 92 hours, including: lectures - 30 hours; consultations - 2 hours; individual work - 60 hours
Assessment methods and criteria
Student evaluation forms: - semester assessment: 1. Survey during the first content module (15 points). 2. Modular control work 1 (25 points). 1. Survey during the second content module (15 points). 2. Modular control work 2 (25 points). - final evaluation in the form of credit (20 points). A student is not allowed to take credit if he scored less than 40 points during the semester. The credit score cannot be less than 10 points to obtain an overall positive score for the course.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Leonid Anatoliyovych Bulavin
Molecular Physics Department
Faculty of Physics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Molecular Physics Department
Faculty of Physics