Mikael Andersson: A dynamical world of atoms and molecules – and the use of neutron spectroscopy to monitor it
- Date: 24 February 2025, 13:15–14:30
- Location: Ångström Laboratory, 80127
- Type: Docent trial lecture
- Lecturer: Mikael Andersson
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- Organiser: Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory
- Contact person: Mikael Andersson
- Phone: 070-289 29 15
The Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory hereby invite all interested to a docentship lecture in the subject of Materials Chemistry.
Chairperson: Professor Daniel Brandell
Representative of the Docentship Committee: Professor Gunnar Westin
Abstract
Many interesting and important chemical and physical phenomena are dynamic, such as the diffusion of ions in a battery or spinwaves in magnetic material. In this lecture I will give an overview of two powerful techniques used to investigate dynamical properties, inelastic and quasielastic neutron scattering (INS and QENS). The lecture will introduce what INS and QENS are, and how these techniques can be used to provide detailed information about dynamical properties. During the lecture I will also showcase how these techniques have been used to for example investigate water diffusion in a cathode material or the stabilization of a superionic solid-state sodium conductor by formation of a nanocomposite.
The lecture is an obligatory teaching test for those applying for admittance as docent and it should be possible for students and others with basic academic education in the relevant field to follow it. The lecture lasts 40-45 minutes with subsequent discussion. The lecture will be given in English.
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