ECTS
2 credits
Component
Collège Sciences et Technologies pour l’Energie et l’Environnement (STEE)
Description
This course introduces X-Ray diffraction as a method for the determination of crystal structures. Through lectures and tutorials, it covers Bragg’s Law, the use of the reciprocal space and the structure factor to interpret XRD patterns. A short presentation of experimental set-ups is also included.
Objectives
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe matter-radiation interactions
- Explain scattering and diffraction mechanisms
- Define Bragg’s Law
- Define the reciprocal space and calculate its lattice parameters
- Calculate diffraction angles using Bragg’s law and the reciprocal space
- Define and calculate the structure factor for a crystalline compound
- Model and/or interpret diffraction patterns using Bragg’s law and structure factor
Pre-requisites
Atomistics and chemical binding, solid state and crystal structure, crystal symmetry
Knowledge check
Session 1 : 100% examen
Session 2 : 100% examen
Skills
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Block "Advanced and specialised use of digital tools" |
Identify the digital uses and the impact of their evolution on the field(s) concerned by the SGM mention |
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Independently use advanced digital tools for one or more professions or research sectors in the field |
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Block "Development and integration of highly specialized knowledge" |
Mobilise highly specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge in a field of work or study, as a basis for original thinking |
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Develop a critical awareness of knowledge in one field and/or at the interface of several fields |
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Solve problems to develop new knowledge and procedures and integrate knowledge from different domains. |
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Make innovative contributions in high-level exchanges and in international contexts. |
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Conduct a reflective and distanced analysis taking into account the issues, problems and complexity of a request or situation in order to propose adapted and/or innovative solutions in compliance with changes in regulations |
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Block "Specialised communication for knowledge transfer" |
Identify, select and critically analyse a variety of specialist resources to document a topic and synthesise this data for use |
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Communicate for training or knowledge transfer purposes, orally and in writing, in French and at least one foreign language |
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Block "Support for transformation in a professional context" |
Manage complex, unpredictable professional or study contexts that require new strategic approaches |
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Take responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge and practice and/or reviewing the strategic performance of a team. |
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Lead a project (design, steering, team coordination, implementation and management, evaluation, dissemination) which may involve multidisciplinary skills in a collaborative framework. |
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Analyse one’s actions in a Professional situation, to evaluate oneself in order to improve one’s practice in the framework of a quality approach. |
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Respect the principles of ethics, deontology and environmental responsibility. |
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