Materials Characterisation Techniques

Code:

FIS4020

Acronym:

FIS4020

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Physics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:F	4	Official Study Plan	1	-	6	42	162
			2
MI:EF	9	study plan from 2017/18	4	-	6	42	162

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

Learning outcomes and competences

Good background knowledge of experimental techniques for the characterisation of materials

Working method

Presencial

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.

Mandatory literature

Kaufmann Elton N. 340; Characterization of materials. ISBN: 0-471-26882-8 Conjunto 2 vols.
Leng Yang; Materials characterization. ISBN: 978-0-470-82298-2
Zhang Sam; Materials characterization techniques. ISBN: 978-1-4200-4294-8
Lynch Charles T. 340; Handbook of materials science. ISBN: 0-87819-231-X Vol. 1

Complementary Bibliography

Augustynski J. Jan 540; Solid materials. ISBN: 3-540-18790-1

Comments from the literature

Notes of the course

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classes will be used to presenting the theoretical basis of the technique and to establishing contact with its operation and related problems with its implementation.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	96,00
Total:	96,00

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.