ADVANCED X-RAY SCATTERING METHODS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

MS&E 648

Course Description

Advanced concepts and methods for the use of x-ray scattering, diffraction, and spectroscopy in materials science and engineering. Underpinning fundamental mathematical and scattering concepts, including kinematic and dynamical diffraction, diffuse scattering, and optical coherence in x-ray scattering. Practical aspects of experiments at synchrotron light sources and free electron lasers. Applications, including structure of metals and ceramics, polymeric materials, thin films and nanostructures, and magnetic materials.

Prerequisties

MS&E 448 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

3.83

1.99% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

66.67%

-15.94% from Historical

Class Size

24.14% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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