Research school on neutrons

LINXS hosted event Research school on neutrons Nov 11.
SwedNess Course Code: GSn_004

English Course Title: Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS)

Svenskt Kursnamn:          Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS)

Credits:                              2.5 ECTS 

Educational Level:                 Third Cycle

Academic Level (A-D):          D

Subject Area:                           Neutron Scattering

Grade Scale:                            Pass/Fail

Description

This course will provide an introduction to Small Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) theory and practice, including how to analyse SANS data.

Learning Outcomes

Important concepts in this course are

• Scattering Length density

• Form-/Structure Factor

• Contrast Variations

• Small Angle Neutron Scattering Instrumentation

• Experimental Design

• Model Independent Analysis (approximations)

• Geometrical Models

• Applications of Small Angle Scattering

• Hands-On Data Modeling using SasView

  • Spheres vs. cylinders

  • Polydispersity

  • Resolution

With completion of this course you will be able to:

• Calculate scattering length density

• Describe the components of a SANS instrument

• Compare time-of-flight and continuous beam SANS instruments

• Describe the relationship between instrument configuration and measurement capabilities.

• Design a small angle scattering experiment

• Describe the relevance of small angle scattering to nanoscale structure analysis

• Analyse small angle scattering data using approximations

• Analyse small angle scattering data using geometric models

Course Content

• Lectures on :

  • SANS Theory

  • SANS Instrumentation

  • Applications of SANS

  • Data Analysis Methods

• Computer lab work on analyzing SANS data

• Presentations from students on how they would apply SANS to their research.

 Disposition

First time:      7th – 11th November 2022

 1 full week of lectures and exercises + home work                                 [2.5 ECTS]

 Teaching Language: English

 Tentative Schedule

 Week 45

Monday

10:00 – 17:00 Introduction to Small Angle Scattering I - Principles

 Tuesday

09:00 – 12:00 Introduction to Small Angle Scattering II – Instrumentation

 13:00 – 17:00 Introduction to Small Angle Scattering III – Advanced Methods

 Wednesday

09:00 – 12:00 Introduction to Small Angle Scattering IV – Applications

 13:00 – 17:00 Analysis of Small Angle Scattering Data

 Thursday

09:00 – 17:00 Computer Lab – Data Processing & Analysis

 Friday

09:00 – 12:00 Report Writing & Presentation Prep.

 12:00 – 16:00 Individual Presentations

 Eligibility & Prerequisites

PhD students within SwedNess + other MSc/PhD students and Postdocs at Swedish/Nordic institutions.

 When: Nov 7-11, 2022
Where: at LINXS (5th floor, Sheelevägen 19, Lund)

 Organisers: Andrew Jackson <andrew.jackson@ess.eu>