The modern experimental research methods in condensed matter physics

Course: Physics and Astronomy

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
The modern experimental research methods in condensed matter physics
Code
ДВА. 02.18
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Third
Year of study when the component is delivered
2018/2019
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PLO-04. Plan and perform experimental and / or theoretical research in physics (astronomy) and related interdisciplinary fields using modern tools, critically analyze the results of their own research and the results of other researchers in the context of the whole complex of modern knowledge on the research problem. PLO-07. Deeply understand the general principles and methods of natural sciences, as well as the methodology of scientific research, be able to apply them in their own research in physics (astronomy) and in teaching practice.
Form of study
Distance form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
- The graduate student must know: the basic laws and key experiments of classical electrodynamics, optics, atomic physics and quantum theory of solids, as well as the basics of mathematical, vector and tensor analysis, the theory of function of a complex variable; - The graduate student must be able to: apply knowledge from the courses of experimental and theoretical physics, as well as solid state physics to solve problems in crystal structure, electronic structure and phonon spectra of bulk crystals, nanosystems and nanocomposites, experimental determination of their mechanical, electrical and heat transfer properties, optical and magnetic characteristics.
Course content
The course is aimed at forming ideas and gaining systematic knowledge of modern methods of experimental research in condensed matter physics (tunnel, atomic, magnetic and electropower probe microscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), in particular, low-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) EXAFS, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), which provides diagnostics of a wide range of physical properties of the latest functional and structural materials, including modern electronics and solar materials. Possibilities of practical application of such methods at designing and development of technologies of science-intensive production on the basis of modern constructional materials are analyzed.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. А.М. Goriachko, С.П. Kulik, OV. Prokopenko. Fundamentals of scanning probe microscopy and spectroscopy. Kyiv, Kyiv National University, 2012. 2. E.G. Dedkova, AA Chuprik, II Bobrinetsky, VK Nevolin. Probe microscopy instruments and methods. M .: MIPT, 2011. 3. II Bobrinetsky, VK Nevolin. Probe microscopy in nanotechnology. M .: MISI, 2008. 4. V.L. Mironov. Fundamentals of scanning probe microscopy. M .: Technosphere, 2004. 5. EXAFS: Theory. https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry_Textbook_Maps/Supplemental_Modules_(Physical_and_Theoretical_Chemistry)/Spectroscopy/X-ray_Spectroscopy/EXAFS%3A_Theory 6. Introduction to Small-Angel X-Ray scatterin. https://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/~saxs/download/weiss_intro.pdf.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The total amount of 120 hours, including: lectures - 18 hours; practical classes - 4 hours; consultations - 2 hours; independent work - 96 hours.
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Modular tests are carried out approximately from 1 to 5 March 2022. (1 modular k.r.), and from 20 to 25 April (2 modular k.r.) and are held in extracurricular time. 2. Evaluation of the implementation of practical tasks is carried out approximately from 20 to 25 February and from 15 to 20 April 2022. Practical classes are classroom. 3. Topics of abstracts are offered approximately from 1 to 5 February 2022. and the results of their evaluation are reported from 25 to 30 April 2022. 4. Evaluation of speeches in the discussion of lectures is ongoing at each lecture.
Language of instruction
ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Mykola Оlexandrovich Borovoy
Department of General Physics
Faculty of Physics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of General Physics
Faculty of Physics