Course Catalog 2007-2008

FYS-2306 ELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY, 5 cr
Electron Spectroscopy

Courses persons responsible
Mika Valden

Lecturers
Mika Hirsimäki
Riikka-Liisa Vaara
Mika Valden

Implementations
Programs: Materials Science, Science and Engineering, Biotechnology
  Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5 Summer
Lecture - - - - 4 h/week -
Seminar - - - - 1 h/week -
Assignment - - - - 2 h/week -
Exam  
(Timetable for academic year 2007-2008)

Objectives
The goal of this course is to introduce the methods of electron spectroscopy (XPS, AES, ARUPS and NEXAFS) for the experimental characterization of the chemical composition and nanostructure of surfaces as well as the molecular structure of surface compounds.

Requirements for completing the course
Passed final exam and accepted laboratory assignment.

Evaluation criteria for the course

  • Used assessment scale is numeric (1-5)

    • Study material
    Type Name Auhor ISBN URL Edition, availability... Exam material Language
    Book Surface Analysis by Auger and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Briggs, D. and Grant ,J.T 1 901019 04 7   IM Publications and SurfaceSpectra Limited, 1. edition, 2003 Yes  English 
    Lecture slides   Valden Mika       Yes  English 

    Prerequisites
    Prequisite relations (Sign up to TUT Intranet required)

    Remarks

    The course will be lectured as an intensive course on a request.

  • Partial passing of course must be in connection with the same round of implementation.

  • The course is suitable for postgraduate studies.

    • Additional information related to course
    The course will be lectured as an intensive course on a request.

    Correspondence of content
    FYS-2300 Electron Spectroscopy

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    Last modified 14.02.2007
    Modified byMika Valden