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Physics: Scanning Probe Microscopy, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

The course deals with the exciting field of high-resolution microscopy using scanning probe methods. Today these techniques have found their use in a wide range of research areas - from advanced physics and chemistry with atomic precision to applications in life sciences. The course will encompass both theoretical and practical aspects of handling and possible applications of SPM. The techniques of STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscopy) and AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy) will be given particular attention.

General information

Course codes: FYST42 (Science faculty), FAFN30 (LTH), NAFY004F (PhD course)
Semester: spring, even years (2024, 2026, etc.)
Study period: second
Level: second cycle
Language: English
Forms of teaching: lectures, laboratory sessions, and project
Assessment: oral exam on content of lectures, seminar project, and lab practice
Grading scale:
- FAFN30: Fail, 3, 4, 5
- FYST42: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG)
Course evaluation:
- Read the course evaluations on the website of LTH
- Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics
Syllabi for the course:
- FAFN30 syllabus on lth.se
- FYST42 syllabus on lu.se (in English)
- FYST42 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish)
- NAFY004F syllabus (pdf)

Course literature

Lecture scripts & complementary literature handed out at the lectures.

Course responsible

Jan Knudsen, jan.knudsen@sljus.lu.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

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Entry requirements

SCIENCE FACULTY:

For admission to the course 90 credits in the natural sciences are required. Modern Physics 3, Quantum Physics, 30 credits, or the equivalent is required as well as English B.

LTH:

Assumed prior knowledge: FFFF05 Solid State Physics or FFFF01 Electronic Materials.

Application

LTH:

Apply for the course via Course application at LTH

SCIENCE FACULTY:

You find the application details, course description and prerequisites for the course at Lund University's central web pages.

Physics: Scanning Probe Microscopy, FYST42, at lu.se (in Swedish)
Physics: Scanning Probe Microscopy, FYST42, at lunduniversity.lu.se (in English)

Please note that you might need to go to the Swedish website to see if the course is open for application. For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course via Antagning.se:
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

DOCTORAL STUDIES:

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, to have it counted towards your exam.)

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