PhD course on Grazing Incidence Scattering – a tool for probing the lateral structure of thin layers and films

This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge of the small angle scattering technique at surfaces, the design of experiments and the analysis of data with an emphasis on biological structure.

The practical part of this course will be given as online instruction with sample data.

1. Have an understanding of the application of  small angle scattering to very low (grazing) scattering angles.

2. Understand the experimental praxis for scattering measurements at very low (grazing) scattering angles including:

   1. Sample preparation and orientation.

   2. Manipulation and analysis of 2D-data.

   3. Extraction of structural information on well undertaken experiments.

The course consists of three parts:

• Part 1: The theoretical part is done via remote participation. The training material will be uploaded at the course homepage at least 3 weeks before part 2.

• Part 2: The practical part consists of groups discussions laboratory / group work (3 days) to take place on May in Malmö.

• Part 3: The summary part is done via remote participation with the submission of a report two weeks after Part 2 has been completed. Possibility for discussion with the teacher via video meeting will be available

The main organisers are Dr. Chris Garvey (ANSTO, MaU, LU), Assist. Prof. Felix Roosen-Runge and Prof. Marité Cárdenas (MaU). For more information please contact marite.cardenas@mau.se