Microscopy and Spectroscopy Characterization Methods (2022)



Description:
Characterization methods are important for many applied oriented projects. In this course, principles of operation and applicability of several microscopy and spectroscopy techniques to investigation of different materials including bio- and nanoscale objects will be overviewed. The course is developed at a level suitable for the participants with different background (physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, mechanical/materials/electronic engineering and similar). Essential part of the course will be hands-on training using particular microscopy and spectroscopy tools. The participants can prioritise up to 3 methods of interest for the hands-on training. The course is divided into six themes.

Theme 1: Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) (V. Popok and P. Fojan)

- Short historical introduction about invention of different SPM modes
- Principles and technical realisation of atomic force microscopy (AFM)
- Hands-on training in semicontact AFM (advanced SPM modes are possible on demand)

Theme 2: Electron and X-ray diffraction (L. Diekhöner)

- Brief summary of crystal structure and reciprocal lattice;
- Short theoretical background on wave diffraction and crystal structure determination;
- Principles and examples of experimental diffraction techniques: X-ray diffraction (XRD) and low energy electron diffraction (LEED);
- Hands-on training.

Theme 3: Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray microanalysis (L. Gurevich, M. Larsen)

- Physical background: Interaction of electromagnetic radiation and electrons with matter. Physical techniques for elemental analysis;
- SEM, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD): Interaction of electrons with matter, image formation, hardware;
- Selected applications: environmental SEM and life science applications;
- Hands-on training.

Theme 4: Infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy (L.R. Jensen)

- Introduction to IR absorption, Rayleigh and Raman scattering;
- Instrumentation in Fourie transform IR and Raman spectroscopy;
- Applications;
- Hands-on training.

Theme 5: Terahertz (THz) spectroscopy (E. Skovsen)

- Introduction to terahertz spectroscopy;
- Time-domain THz spectroscopy (THz-TDS);
- Applications of THz-TDS;
- Frequency-domain THz spectroscopy (THz-FDS);
- Applications of THz-FDS;
- Brief introduction to THz imaging;
- Hands-on training.

Theme 6: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) (R. Wimmer)

- Short theoretical background of NMR;
- Information content of NMR spectra;
- Different types of NMR spectra;
- Limitations of NMR spectra;
- Cases;
- Hands-on training.

Organizer: Dr. Vladimir Popok, e-mail:  vp@mp.aau.dk

Lecturers:
Vladimir Popok, MP; Peter Fojan, MP; Leonid Gurevich, MP; Lars Diekhöner, MP; Mikael Larsen, MP; Lars Rosgaard Jensen, MP; Esben Skovsen, MP; Reinhard Wimmer, BIO.

ECTS: 3.0

Time: 28 November – 1 December 2022

Place: Aalborg University: Skjernvej 4A, Fibigerstræde 14, Fredrik Bajers vej 7

Number of seats: 20

Deadline: 17 October 2022

Important information concerning PhD courses:
We have over some time experienced problems with no-show for both project and general courses. It has now reached a point where we are forced to take action. Therefore, the Doctoral School has decided to introduce a no-show fee of DKK 3.000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start. This can hopefully also provide new students a chance to register for courses during the year. We look forward to your registrations.