Concept

Small-angle neutron scattering

The lectures will provide an introduction to magnetism in materials, covering fundamentals of spin and orbital degrees of freedom, interactions between moments and some typical ordering patterns. Sele

PHYS-640: Neutron and X-ray Scattering of Quantum Materials

Neutron and X-ray scattering are some of the most powerful and versatile experimental methods to study the structure and dynamics of materials on the atomic scale. This course covers basic theory, ins

PHYS-443: Physics of nuclear reactors

In this course, one acquires an understanding of the basic neutronics interactions occurring in a nuclear fission reactor as well as the conditions for establishing and controlling a nuclear chain rea

ChE-612: Highlights energy research and chemical engineering 3

Synthesis and design of materials for sustainable energ.This seminar series will invite leading researchers from academia, industry, or government agencies to give insightful talks on state-of-the-art

ChE-610: Highlights energy research and chemical engineering 1

ChE-611: Highlights energy research and chemical engineering 2

Synthesis and design of materials for sustainable energy.This seminar series will invite leading researchers from academia, industry, or government agencies to give insightful talks on state-of-the-ar

MSE-435: Material science at large scale facilities

This course provides a broad introduction into materials research using synchrotron X-rays, neutrons and myons. After an introduction into large scale facilities, we will dive into the different metho

PHYS-420: Solid state physics IV

Solid State Physics IV provides a materials and experimental technique oriented introduction to the electronic and magnetic properties of strongly correlated electron systems. Established knowledge is

MSE-600: Effects of radiation on materials

The purpose of this course is to provide the necessary background to understand the effects of irradiation on pure metals and on alloys used in the nuclear industry. The relation between the radiation

MSE-238: Structure of materials

Introduction to materials structure including crystallography, the structure of amorphous materials such as glasses, polymers and biomaterials as well as the basics of characterization techniques.