Maarten Nachtegaal: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020

Name	Prof. Dr. Maarten Nachtegaal
E-mail	maarten.nachtegaal@usys.ethz.ch
Department	Environmental Systems Science
Relationship	Adjunct Professor

Number	Title	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
529-0135-00L	Cook and Look: Watching Functional Materials in Situ	3 credits	3G	M. Nachtegaal, D. Ferri, O. Safonova, T. Schmidt
Abstract	Hands-on course on in situ spectroscopies (x-ray, infrared, Raman) and x-ray diffraction for understanding the structure of functional materials.
Learning objective	Thorough understanding of available state-of-the-art spectroscopies for the characterization of the structure of functional materials under in situ conditions. Problem solving strategies and reporting in a scientific format. To learn the basics of spectroscopic data analysis.
Content	This course will introduce state-of-the art synchrotron techniques (x-ray absorption and emission spectroscopies, x-ray diffraction) as well as complementary infrared and Raman spectroscopies for the characterization of functional materials, such as catalysts, under operating (in situ) conditions. On the ‘cook’ days, each technique will be introduced by a lecture, after which samples will be ‘cooked’ (sample preparation, building in situ setup, and measurement). This will be followed by a ‘look’ day where the collected data will be analyzed. Principles of x-ray data treatment, including Fourier transformation, will be introduced.
Lecture notes	A course manual with in depth background information will be distributed before the course.
Literature	Will be suggested in the course manual and made available during the course.
Prerequisites / Notice	The course will take place at the Swiss Light Source, at the Paul Scherrer Institut. Students will be housed for several nights in the guest house. You are required to contact the organizers upon registration since beamtime and housing has to be reserved well in advance.
701-1336-00L	Cook and Look: Synchroton Techniques	3 credits	6P	M. Nachtegaal, C. Borca, M. Janousch
Abstract	Atomic-scale structure elucidation of trace metal complexes by synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction, X-ray absorption spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence. Basics of spectroscopy and diffraction.
Learning objective	To get a thorough understanding of available state-of-the-art synchrotron-based techniques for the analysis of biogeochemical samples. To learn the basics of spectroscopic data analysis. Problem solving strategies and reporting in a scientific format.
Content	This course will introduce state-of-the art synchrotron (at the Swiss Light Source) based techniques (X-ray diffraction, X-ray absorption spectroscopy and X-ray tomography) for the analysis of trace elements in biogeochemical systems. On the ‘cook’ day, each synchrotron technique will be introduced by a lecture, after which samples will be ‘cooked’ (prepared and mounted in the experimental station). This will be followed by the ‘look’ day where the collected data will be analyzed.
Lecture notes	Cook and Look course manual will be distributed before the course.
Prerequisites / Notice	The course language is english. The course will take place at the Swiss Light Source, located at the Paul Scherrer Institut. Students will be housed for several nights in the guest house. You are required to contact the organizers upon registration, since beamtime and housing has to be reserved well in advance.