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Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation Based Science, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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THIS COURSE WILL BE DISCONTINUED AFTER 2024.

Contents

In this course, you will be given overview information about

the function and structure of storage rings
the significance of vacuum technology
the applications of free electron lasers
VUV radiation sources
applied and industrial research.

You will also get a presentation of

the main areas of synchrotron radiation research
properties of synchrotron radiation induced by bending magnets and insertion devices
common optical components used for focusing and monochromatisation of synchrotron radiation
and of the history of synchrotron radiation research.

General information

Semester: autumn
Study period: first
Level: second cycle
Language: English
Forms of teaching: lectures, group exercises, study visits and laboratory experiments at MAX Laboratory in Lund.
Assessment: written and/or oral assignments throughout the course, and on written laboratory and exercise reports
Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG)
Course evaluation: Read the course evaluations on the website of the Department of Physics
Syllabi on Lund University's central website: MAXM06 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish) and MAXM06 syllabus on lu.se (in English)

Course literature

An Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation, Techniques and Applications, 2nd Ed., P. Willmott, John Wiley & Sons, 2019.

Course responsible teachers

Schedule

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

Enter MAXM06 in the search box to search for the schedule on TimeEdit.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the course, students must meet the general requirements for admission to Swedish higher education, have English B from Swedish upper secondary school and 90 credits in science or engineering.

Application

Apply to the course through the Swedish website Antagning.se (in Swedish).

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course:
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

During the admissions period, you will find the application details for the course at Lund University's central web pages:

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