MAE 589 Diffraction, Microscopy and Spectroscopy Techniques, Spring 2004

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Course Descriptions:

This course introduces the students to the theory and use of the most important experimental techniques in materials research.  The techniques include x-ray and electron diffraction, optical and electron spectroscopy, ion scattering and mass spectrometry. LEC

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Course Prerequisites:            

PHA 208 or ECE 465

Tentative Course Schedule: 

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LECTURE DATES

Overview

Jan. 13

Diffraction theory

Jan. 15, 20, 22, 27

Diffraction techniques

Jan. 29, Feb. 3, 5, 10

Test No. 1

Feb. 12

Microscopy

Feb. 17, 19, 24, 26

Spectroscopy

March 2, 4, 9, 11

Ion scattering

March 23

Test No. 2

March 25

Ion scattering (cont’d)

March 30, April 1

Mass spectrometry

April 6, 8, 13

Demonstrations

April 15, 20

Review

April 22

 

Grading Policy:         

Test (2)                                    56%

Final Examination                      44%

 

 

 

 

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