FÄ°Z619 - INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS of X-RAYS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS of X-RAYS FÄ°Z619 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Experiment
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Assigned by Department of Physics Engineering 
Course objectiveThe aims of the course are: - to teach the industrial and crystallographic applications of X-ray diffraction - to use different techniques - to give an experience to collect data in different systems and analyse results  
Learning outcomes
  1. - the crystal geometry, properties of X-rays and X-ray diffraction
  2. - the industrial materials, the method which can be used for the analysis
  3. - different applications of X-ray diffraction, X-ray scattering, X-Ray absorption, X-ray lithography and X-ray topography
  4. - sample preparation, data collection and data analysis on different techniques
Course Content- Properties of X-rays, crystal geometry and X-ray diffraction
- Industrial materials which can be analysed by X-ray diffraction
- Fundamental knowledge about X-ray diffraction, industrial application (health, geology, biotechnology, chemical materials, microelectronic, energy,?)
- X-ray single crystal diffraction (XRD)
- X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD)
- X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF)
- X-ray scattering (SAXS, WAXS, GISAXS)
- X-ray lithography
- X-ray absorption (XANES, EXAFS)
- X-ray topography
 
ReferencesIndustial Applications of X-ray Diffraction
F. H. Chung, D. K. Smith, Marcel Dekker 1998
Elements of X-Ray Diffraction
B. D. Cullity, S. R. Stock, Printice-Hall, 2001, ISBN-10 0201610914
Elements of X-Ray Crystallography
Leonid V. Azarof, McGraw Hill, 1968
Laboratory Experiments in X-Ray Crystallography
Leonid V. Azarof, Raymond J. Donahue, McGraw Hill, 1969
Softwares (WinGX, SHELXS, SHELXL, DICVOL, TREOR, ITO, EASYSWAXS, GNOM, DAMMIN, IGOR PRO,?)
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Properties of X-rays, crystal geometry and X-ray diffraction
Week 2Industrial materials which can be analysed by X-ray diffraction
Week 3Industrial applications of X-ray diffraction on different areas
Week 4Single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD)
Week 5Application of single crystal X-ray diffraction, sample preparation (selection of suitable single crystal, mounting, orientation)
Week 6X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and industrial applications Sample preparation and data collection
Week 7Determination of unknown sample by powder diffraction, particle size, qualitative and quantitative analysis Midterm
Week 8X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF), data collection and analysis
Week 9X-ray scattering (SAXS, WAXS, GISAXS)
Week 10Sample preparation for different samples and sample holders, data collection, data reduction and evaluation. Guinier, Porod analysis, investigation of GNOM, DAMMIN and IGOR programs
Week 111. Week X-ray lithography and industrial applications
Week 12X-ray absorption (XANES and EXAFS)
Week 13X-ray topography and industrial applications
Week 14Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments520
Presentation210
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes060
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes040
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment21326
Midterms (Study duration)23060
Final Exam (Study duration) 11010
Total Workload3359180

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Combines mathematics, science and engineering knowledge in a multidisciplinary manner and implement into modern technological and scientific advanced research.   X 
2. Accesses, interprets, and implements information by doing in depth applied research for technological applications.    X
3. Develops original models and designs methods to solve problems by using relevant software, hardware, and modern measurement tools.   X 
4. Accesses information by doing research in certain fields, share knowledge and opinions in multidisciplinary work teams.    X
5. Implements modeling and experimental research; solves encountered complex problems.   X 
6. Knows and follows recent improvements in the field, utilize new information to solve technological complex problems. Develops and plans methods to solve technological problems in an innovative manner.   X 
7. Follows recent studies in the field, presents results in national and international meetings.   X 
8. Knows advanced level Turkish and at least one foreign language to be able to present recent results.   X 
9. Uses advanced communication tools related to technological methods and software.    X
10. Protects social, scientific, and ethical values while collecting and implementing, data and presenting results in scientific meetings.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest