2019 | Applied Diffraction Crystallography in Metals and Alloys

2019　Applied Diffraction Crystallography in Metals and Alloys

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Academic unit or major: Graduate major in Materials Science and Engineering

Instructor(s): Nakamura Yoshio Fujii Toshiyuki

Class Format: Lecture

Media-enhanced courses

Day/Period(Room No.): Mon5-6(S8-501) Thr5-6(S8-501)

Group: -

Course number: MAT.M401

Credits: 2

Academic year: 2019

Offered quarter: 2Q

Syllabus updated: 2019/3/18

Lecture notes updated: -

Language used: English

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Syllabus

Course description and aims

X-ray diffraction and electron diffraction are extremely effective methods for conducting structural analysis of crystalline materials. In this course students study kinematic theory and dynamical theory, and learn through exercises the principles and specific techniques of orientation analysis and structural analysis using X-ray diffraction.
By gaining an understanding of the special characteristics of X-ray and electron diffraction, students will learn to carry out material characterization with the most suitable technique.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Have and understanding of the principles of x-ray and electron diffraction.
2) Explain the differences between x-ray and electron diffraction.
3) Acquire the techniques and skills of materials characterization.

Keywords

space group, x-ray diffraction, back-reflection Laue method, electron diffraction, diffraction condition, kinematical theory of electron diffraction, dynamical theory of electron diffraction, structure analysis, electron microscope, electron diffraction pattern

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills

Intercultural skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking skills

✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Attendance is taken in every class.
Towards the end of class, students are given exercise problems related to what is taught on that day to solve.

Course schedule/Required learning

	Course schedule	Required learning
Class 1	Symmetry of crystals	The homework must be handed in next class.
Class 2	Stereographic projection and orientation relationship
Class 3	X-ray diffraction and back-reflection Laue method
Class 4	Crystal orientation analysis by x-ray diffraction
Class 5	Kinematical theory of electron diffraction
Class 6	Laue condition
Class 7	Electron diffraction pattern
Class 8	Achievement evaluation and general practice (1)
Class 9	Dynamical theory of electron diffraction
Class 10	Structure analysis by x-ray and electron diffraction methods
Class 11	Influence of structural imperfections on the diffraction pattern
Class 12	Difference between x-ray diffraction and electron diffraction
Class 13	Principles of electron microscope
Class 14	Images of electron microscopy
Class 15	Achievement evaluation and general practice (2)

Textbook(s)

Course materials are provided during class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

B.D. Cullity and S. R. Stock,"Elements of x-ray diffraction", third edition, PrenticeHall, (2001).
L. Reimer, "Transmission electron microscopy", fourth edition, Springer-Verlag, (1997).
B. Fultz and J. M. Howe, "Transmission electron microscopy and diffractometry of materials", second edition, Springer-Verlag, (2002).

Assessment criteria and methods

Students’ course scores are based on exercise problems and midterm exams (50%) and final exams (50%).

Related courses

MAT.M201 ： Fundamentals of Crystallography

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

No prerequisites are necessary, but enrollment in the related courses is desirable.

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