Synchrotrons and XFELs: Advanced X-Ray Techniques

This module covers fundamental concepts in crystallography, elastic scattering, and diffraction, including the phase problem and its resolution. It also explores new approaches in macromolecular crystallography, incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning.

This module focuses on various diffraction techniques used in synchrotron and XFEL facilities. It covers single-crystal diffraction methods, powder diffraction, surface diffraction, small-angle x-ray scattering, and x-ray reflectometry

This module delves into the theoretical aspects of x-ray spectroscopy, including energy levels, bonding, and selection rules for dipole transitions. It also covers various absorption techniques such as XANES, STXM, PEEM, and EXAFS

This module explores various x-ray emission and electron spectroscopy techniques, including x-ray fluorescence, resonant inelastic x-ray scattering, and different types of photoelectron spectroscopy

This module covers the basics of x-ray tomography, including mathematical concepts like back projections and Radon transforms. It also discusses practical considerations, phase-contrast tomography, and other microscopy techniques

This module focuses on advanced imaging techniques that don't require lenses, such as coherent x-ray diffractive imaging and ptychographic tomography. It also covers x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy and higher-dimensional imaging