PHYS-751: Advanced concepts in particle acceleratorsAccelerator physics covers a wide range of very exciting topics. This course presents basic physics ideas and the technologies underlying the workings of modern accelerators. An overview of the new ideas and challenges of the possible paths towards the nex ...
MSE-663: Powder Diffraction School - Modern Syncrotron MethodsModern synchrotron-radiation methods not only provide data of exceptional quality, but have allowed previously inaccessible experiments to be performed. The school will give a broad overview of all possibilities using synchrotron radiation, including hands ...
PHYS-448: Introduction to particle acceleratorsThe course presents basic physics ideas underlying the workings of modern accelerators. We will examine key features and limitations of these machines as used in accelerator driven sciences like high energy physics, materials and life sciences. ...
MSE-351: Surface analysisThe course treats the main surface analysis methods for the characterization of surfaces, interfaces and thin films. It discusses how these methods can be applied to gain specific knowledge about structural, chemical and functional properties of surfaces a ...
MSE-435: Material science at large scale facilitiesThis 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 methods, including application examples from various fields o ...
PHYS-450: Radiation biology, protection and applicationsThis is an introductory course in radiation physics that aims at providing students with a foundation in radiation protection and with information about the main applications of radioactive sources/substances in the industry. The course includes presentati ...
PHYS-640: Neutron and X-ray Scattering for Quantum MaterialsNeutron 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, instrumentation and scientific applications of these experi ...
MSE-670: Advanced Microscopy for Magnetic MaterialsTheoretical and practical expertise is gained about the microscopy of spin structures and magnetic configuiations down to the sub-nm
length and sub-ns time scales such as transmission electron microscopy, x-ray and light scattering, magnetic dichroism, and ...
PHYS-511: Electron spectroscopySeries of lectures covering the use of electron spectroscopy for the study of the electronic and atomic structure of surfaces, nanostructures, and quantum materials. Special attention is given to various forms of photoelectron spectroscopy and to spin dete ...
