ADVANCED IMAGING AND MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION

PHY5IMA

Not currently offered

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. Students are also 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. This subject is available to postgraduate students as part of a group of electives which deepen their knowledge of physics and introduce research-related skills.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Dongchen Qi

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHY2IMG

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Learning resources

An Introduction to X-ray Spectrometry

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Jenkins, R.

Year: 1974

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Publisher: HEYDEN

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Principles of Quantitative X-ray Fluorescence Analysis

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Tertian, R., Claisse, F.

Year: 1982

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Publisher: HEYDEN

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Fundamentals of Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Russ, J.C.

Year: 1984

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Publisher: BUTTERWORTHS

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An Introduction to X-ray Spectrometry: X-ray Fluorescence and Electron Microprobe Analysis

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Williams, K.L.

Year: 1987

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Publisher: LONDON; BOSTON: ALLEN & UNWIN

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The Image Processing Handbook

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Russ, J.C.

Year: 1995

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Publisher: BOCA RATON: CRC PRESS

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Elements of X-ray Diffraction

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Cullity, B.D.

Year: 1977

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Publisher: ADDISON-WESLEY

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Electron Probe Quantitation

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Heinrich, K.F.J. & Newbury, D.E.

Year: 1991

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Publisher: NEW YORK: PLENUM PRESS

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Computer-assisted Microscopy: the Measurement and Analysis of Images

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Russ, J.C.

Year: 1990

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Publisher: NEW YORK: PLENUM PRESS

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

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Total hours/days required: N/A

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WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Diagrammatically represent, analyse and / or solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to imaging and materials characterisation.
02. Use accurate terminology and appropriate units to describe physical phenomena related to imaging and materials characterisation.
03. Perform experiments related to imaging and materials characterisation using standard physics laboratory techniques, equipment and software and assess the data to check for inappropriate, irrelevant or spurious results.
04. Critically review and analyse research data in an ethical manner and interpret the results with reference to the scientific literature in order to develop appropriate conclusions and convey these in an appropriate manner in a written report
05. Collaborate in groups to complete laboratory experiments and submit reports.
06. Describe the recent developments in the fields of imaging and materials characterisation and identify areas which constitute interesting research problems. Apply research principles and methods applicable to the field of imaging and materials characterisation.
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