Synchrotrons and XFELs: Advanced X-Ray Techniques
Explore synchrotron and XFEL facilities, learning advanced X-ray techniques for materials analysis in this comprehensive physics course.
Explore synchrotron and XFEL facilities, learning advanced X-ray techniques for materials analysis in this comprehensive physics course.
Dive into the world of synchrotrons and X-Ray Free Electron Lasers (XFELs) in this advanced physics course. Discover how these powerful tools are used across diverse scientific fields, from molecular biology to cultural heritage. Learn about a wide range of X-ray techniques, including diffraction, spectroscopy, and imaging methods. Gain valuable insights into elastic scattering, absorption spectroscopy, tomography, and lensless imaging. This course provides a deep understanding of synchrotron-based methods, equipping you with knowledge applicable to various scientific endeavors. Ideal for those interested in cutting-edge materials analysis and advanced microscopy techniques.
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What you'll learn
Understand the principles of elastic scattering and diffraction in X-ray analysis
Explore various X-ray spectroscopy techniques and their applications
Learn about X-ray tomography and its practical considerations
Discover lensless imaging techniques and their use in advanced microscopy
Gain knowledge of X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy
Apply synchrotron-based methods to diverse scientific fields
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides an extensive introduction to synchrotron and XFEL facilities, covering a wide range of associated techniques and applications. It delves into elastic scattering and diffraction, exploring crystallography concepts and various diffraction methods. The course also covers X-ray spectroscopies, including absorption and emission techniques, as well as electron spectroscopies. Imaging techniques such as tomography, coherent lensless imaging, and ptychography are discussed in detail. Throughout the course, students will gain insights into the theory and practical applications of these advanced X-ray techniques across diverse scientific fields.
Diffraction and scattering basics and theory
Module 1
Diffraction techniques
Module 2
Aspects of x-ray spectroscopy theory and absorption spectroscopy
Module 3
X-ray emission spectroscopies and electron spectroscopies
Module 4
Tomography and other full-field x-ray microscopies
Module 5
Lensless imaging and x-ray photon correlation spectroscopy
Module 6
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Pioneer in Synchrotron Physics and X-ray Science
Philip Willmott is a distinguished physicist serving as Scientific Coordinator and Project Leader for Photonics at the Swiss Light Source (SLS 2.0) upgrade project, while holding positions as Titular Professor in Physics at Zurich University and Lecturer at EPFL. With over 25 years of experience in experimental physics and materials science, he has made significant contributions to synchrotron radiation research and applications. His expertise spans diffraction, thin-film heterostructures, synchrotron physics, and materials science. He authored the definitive textbook "Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation – Techniques and Applications," now in its second edition, which has become a cornerstone reference in the field. Currently, he plays a crucial role in the comprehensive upgrade of the Swiss Light Source (SLS 2.0), which aims to increase the facility's X-ray beam brilliance by a factor of forty, enabling breakthrough research in areas such as imaging, X-ray spectroscopies, and macromolecular crystallography
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