PHYS578 X-RAY DIFFRACTION AND ULTRASONICS II

Course Code:2300578
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Physics
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. MEHMET PARLAK
Offered Semester:Once in several years.

Course Objectives

They can communicate research results in a proper format (journal article, conference presentation, project report etc.). They can learn necessary skills and techniques (theoretical, experimental, computational etc.) on their own.


Course Content

Various applications of x-ray diffraction methods; determination of unknowns, precise parameter measurements; orientation of single crystals; x-ray fluorescence and chemical analysis; x-ray effects due to phase transformations; x-ray scattering due to amorphous and disordered matter; high pressure x-ray diffraction methods; neutron and electron diffraction ultrasonic pulse echo methods and sound velocity measurements.


Course Learning Outcomes

They can communicate research results in a proper format (journal article, conference presentation, project report etc.). They can learn necessary skills and techniques (theoretical, experimental, computational etc.) on their own


Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
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1They are competent in the fundamentals of Physics and in the subfield of their thesis work.
2They have necessary skills (literature search, experiment design, project design, etc.) for doing research with guidance of a more experienced researcher.
3They can communicate research results in a proper format (journal article, conference presentation, project report etc.)
4They can learn necessary skills and techniques (theoretical, experimental, computational etc.) on their own.
5They have necessary skills to work as team member in a research group.

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution