MSNE 535: CRYSTALLOGRAPHY & DIFFRACTION
Spring 2025 · Section 001 · CRN 20459
Study of crystals by diffraction techniques, focusing on x-ray, with an overview of electron and neutron diffraction as well as complementary techniques. Provides mathematical foundations and nomenclature for diffraction and related phenomena. Includes basics of crystallographic analysis and surface/point/space group symmetry, experiment design (sources, geometry, detectors), lab demos, and data analysis and interpretation. Required for undergraduate MSNE major. Meets with MSNE 435 (additional work for the graduate version). Cross-list: MSNE 435, PHYS 535. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for MSNE 535 if student has credit for MSNE 435.
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Yimo Han