This course provides an introduction to how x-rays interact with matter and how x-ray techniques can be used towards developing new understanding of the atomistic properties of materials. Topics include: Diffraction from ordered and disordered materials, x-ray diffuse scattering and inelastic techniques, and x-ray absorption/emission spectroscopy. X-ray sources including synchrotrons and free electron lasers. This course includes a parallel laboratory effort in which students will have an opportunity to carry out advanced x-ray experiments at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
This course provides an introduction to how x-rays interact with matter and how x-ray techniques can be used towards developing new understanding of the atomistic properties of materials. Topics include: Diffraction from ordered and disordered materials, x-ray diffuse scattering and inelastic techniques, and x-ray absorption/emission spectroscopy. X-ray sources including synchrotrons and free electron lasers. This course includes a parallel laboratory effort in which students will have an opportunity to carry out advanced x-ray experiments at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.