phy5sya adv synchrotron sci
ADVANCED SYNCHROTRON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PHY5SYA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will study the design, underlying physical principles, operation and applications of modern synchrotron light sources. Specifically, this subject will include an introduction to the production and properties of synchrotron light, storage ring systems found in modern synchrotron facilities, and the design and function of insertion devices, monochromators, X-ray optics and beam lines. A wide range of synchrotron-based experimental techniques and their applications will be explored including spectroscopy, microscopy and imaging techniques, diffraction and crystallography.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGrant van Riessen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: SZHSMN, SMNT, PSMSC, or SZHSN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHY3SYN
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, critically and reflect on contemporary issues in relation to synchrotron science and technology.
- Activities:
- Concepts and problem-solving techniques are introduced on-line and modeled in lectures where solutions to selected problems are derived. Students are assigned a set of conceptual and mathematical problems to solve in the form of four assignments.
02. Critically review and analyse research data and interpret the results with reference to the scientific literature in order to develop appropriate conclusions and convey these in a written report.
- Activities:
- Students prepare an individual report in the style of a professional research journal article which accurately and ethically describes the experiment, its findings and draws appropriate conclusions. Students are provided with a template on which to base their report.
03. Design and perform experiments using synchrotron techniques, equipment and software which produce conclusive and accurate results.
- Activities:
- Students conduct, in groups, two extended laboratory experiments of five hours duration each in close consultation with a staff demonstrator, who assists them in the design and conduct of the experiment.
04. Describe the recent developments in the field of synchrotron techniques and identify areas which constitute interesting research problems. Apply research principles and methods applicable to the field of synchrotron science.
- Activities:
- Students are provided with a simple research problem solvable by computational methods, and are expected to solve it individually, in consultation with demonstrators. The approach and results are summarised in a written report, which includes a proposal for extending the project by further work on a related interesting research problem.
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGrant van Riessen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 20
One 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2-hour exam comprising short-answer questions (2,000-word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Three written reports on a research, data analysis or advanced computing (3,500-word equivalent) | 45 | 03, 04 | |
| Six online quizzes (1,000-word equivalent total) | 15 | 01, 02 |