Guide for students

Title
Introduction to X-ray physics

Location
Room B108, in Laboratory of Advanced Research B ("Sougou B"), Tsukuba University

Time
15:10 ~ 16:30, Monday, 2nd term (from September to November)

Instructor
Professor Kenji Sakurai

Description
X-ray methods permit precise and quantitative determination of the atomic-scale structure of materials, and therefore it is extremely important for materials scientists to learn the skills involved in practical analysis. This course represents the first step for novices. The lectures will deal with the fundamentals of X-ray crystallography as well as the latest hot topics in materials analysis by X-rays. In order to make the learning process even more effective, practical problem-solving lessons are planned every week.

Contents
1  X-Ray Scattering by Atoms (1)
2  X-Ray Scattering by Atoms (2)
3  Crystal Axes and the Reciprocal Lattice
4  Diffraction by a Small Crystal
5  The Integrated Intensity
6  The Powder Method (1)
7  The Powder Method (2)
8  Analysis of experimentally obtained  XRD data 
9  The Laue Method 
10 Future of X-ray physics  

Language
As the course is mainly for non-Japanese students, only English language will be used. We welcome Japanese students as well, but note that you will be requested to report your solutions of the problems in English.

Textbook
B.E. Warren,  "X-Ray Diffraction"

Other useful reference books
J Als-Nielsen and D McMorrow,  "Elements of Modern X-Ray Physics"
A Guinier,  "X-Ray Diffraction in Crystals, Imperfect Crystals, and Amorphous Bodies"
R. Tilley, "Crystals and Crystal Structures"
C. Giacovazzo, "Fundamentals of Crystallography"

Grade
Grades will be assigned based on the performance of the weekly homework and the presentation.