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After completing the course, the student is able to:
- describe and discuss the symmetry of crystals using the concept of plane groups, point groups and space groups
- explain and derive tensor properties of crystals using a mathematical description of symmetry
- discuss and apply concepts from recent developments in crystallography
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Symmetry plays a fundamental role in the structure and properties of crystals. This is a ‘classic’ subject that remains highly relevant, because crystals are used in a wide range of applications. All important symmetry aspects will be discussed, including point groups, crystal systems and space groups. The close link between symmetry and properties will be shown in examples like chirality, bi-refringence and piezo-electricity. These will be discussed using the mathematical tool of tensors. The course concludes with a survey of recent developments in crystallography, including synchrotron radiation, time-resolved crystallography, structure determination of polycrystalline materials, the use of coherent radiation and surface crystallography.
Instructional Modes
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| Crystal Structure (NWI-MOL032), Condensed Matter (NWI-MOL050) (recommended) |
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