phy2img imaging and materials charact
IMAGING AND MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION
PHY2IMG
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
On completion of this subject, students will be able to determine chemical and structural properties of materials using the techniques of optical microscopy, electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, x-ray fluorescence and image analysis. Materials investigated include earth assemblages,(minerals and soils) and technological materials such as semiconductors and integrated circuits.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHY1SCA or PHY1SCB or PHY1LSA or PHY1LSB or CHE1BAS or CHE1CHF or CHE1APL or CHE1GEN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHY2IMC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An introduction to X-ray spectrometry | Recommended | Jenkins, R. | HEYDEN, 1974 |
| Readings | An introduction to X-ray spectrometry: X-ray fluorescence and electron microprobe analysis | Recommended | Williams, K. L | LONDON; BOSTON: ALLEN & UNWIN, 1987 |
| Readings | Computer-assisted microscopy: the measurement and analysis of images | Recommended | Russ, J. C. | NEW YORK: PLENUM PRESS, 1990 |
| Readings | Electron probe quantitation | Recommended | Heinrich, K.F.J. & Newbury, D. E. (eds) | NEW YORK: PLENUM PRESS, 1991 |
| Readings | Elements of X-ray Diffraction | Recommended | Cullity, B. D. | ADDISON-WESLEY. 1977 |
| Readings | Fundamentals of energy dispersive x-ray analysis | Recommended | Russ, J. C. | BUTTERWORTHS, 1984 |
| Readings | Principles of quantitative X-ray fluorescence analysis | Recommended | Tertian, R., Claisse, F. | HEYDEN, 1982 |
| Readings | The image processing handbook | Recommended | Russ, J. C. | BOCA RATON: CRC PRESS, 1995 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | 75 | |
| Lab reports | 25 |