PH6001: Experimental Techniques in Physics

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Course Information

L-T-P-C3-0-0-3
Prerequisites None

Syllabus

Module 1: Data Analysis

Lecture hours: 8 · Tutorial hours: 0 · Lab hours: 0

Statistical analysis of data, Uncertainties in measurement, Propagation of errors, Graphing and reporting .

Module 2: Introduction to Measurement Techniques

Lecture hours: 20 · Tutorial hours: 0 · Lab hours: 0

Scanning Probe Microscope (AFM and STM), Scanning Electron Microscopy; Transmission Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectrum, X-ray Diffraction, Small Angle X-ray Scattering, Microprobe station, Impedance measurement, Electrical transport measurement (AC and DC conductivity, TEP measurement), Magnetic transport properties characterization: Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, SQUID, Micro-Raman Spectrometer, BET surface area analyzer, Dynamic Light Scattering .

Module 3: Laboratory Demonstration

Lecture hours: 0 · Tutorial hours: 0 · Lab hours: 12

STM, Raman spectroscopy, Four- and two-probe (electrical) transport measurement .

Study Materials

Textbooks

  1. Elements Of X-Ray Diffraction, B. D. Cullity, S. R. Stock, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition (2001), ISBN: 978-0201610918
  2. Nanoscale Characterization of Surfaces and Interfaces, N. John DiNardo, Wiley (2008), ISBN: 978-3-527-61594-0
  3. Transmission Electron Microscopy and Diffractometry of Materials, Brent Fultz and James M. Howe, (2009), ISBN: 978-3-642-29761-8