Materials Characterisation Techniques

Code:

F519

Acronym:

F519

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2010/2011 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Master's Degree in Physical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:F	2	Plano de Estudos do Mestrado em Física	1	-	5	-
			2
MI:EF	5	Plano de Estudos a partir de 2007	5	-	5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Learning experimental techniques in materials science.
Mastering technical analysis of the internal structure of materials.
Knowing methods for determining the distribution of atomic units and
molecular materials and their interaction.
Get advanced training in Materials Science

Program

Techniques for determining the elemental composition and chemical structure of phases and phase transitions, microstructural analysis, mechanical characterization, dielectric, electrical and magnetic. Infrared and Raman spectroscopies. Nuclear magnetic resonance. Optical techniques and electro-optics. Diffusion of neutrons. Studies with synchrotron radiation.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The techniques will be presented in lectures, being the practical classes used for, on the spot, to establishing contact with the operation of the technique and related problems with its implementation.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	49,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Presence of at least 3 / 4 of theoretical and practical lessons.

Calculation formula of final grade

Mark of the written exam.

Classification improvement

Improving of mark is accomplished in final exam.