SUBJECT
Modern physics laboratory methods
lecture
master
4
Semester 3
Autumn semester
Aim of the course: A practical understanding of advanced measurement equipment and methods used in material science. Independently usage of devices to perform simple measurement tasks. Acquisition evaluation methods. Exercise the report making, metrology and error calculation methods.
Course syllabus: Investigation of mechanical properties I.: elastic and inelastic properties of condensed matter by tensile tests. Investigation of mechanical properties II.: examination of the surface of solids by optical microscope, micro hardness measurement. Calorimetry: measuring the specific heat of solids, phase transitions examination using DSC calorimeter. X-ray diffraction: single- and polycrystalline diffraction methods, determination of lattice parameters, phase analysis. Electron microscopy: electron diffraction of simple crystals, powder, and amorphous materials; bright and dark field images; examination of material defects. Scanning Microscopy. X-ray microanalysis. Semiconductor measurements: investigation of semiconductor conduction properties using electrical resistance measurement. Examination of high-temperature superconducting : Meissner effect measurements at liquid nitrogen temperature using lock-in technique.
- R. W. Cahn, P. Haasen, E. J. Kramer (eds.). Material Science and Technology A Comprehensive Treatment. Volume 2A: Characterization of Materials (Part I) Volume Editor: E. Lifshin. VCH Weinheim; New York; Basel; Cambridge; 1992
- R.W. Cahn, P. Haasen: Physical Metallurgy, 1996 Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0-444-89875-3