(in Polish) Statistics in physical sciences 290-PS3-1STAT

Statistics in physical sciences – practice:
1) Condensed matter research: fundamental research based on absorption and emission line analysis;
2) X-ray interaction with matter, get acquainted with emission lines Kalpha1, Kappha2 and Kbeta1. Scattering mechanism. Attenuation phenomena;
3) Direct and reciprocal lattices. Diffraction conditions. Familiarization with the methods of diffraction lines position determination;
4) Get acquainted with the types of factors affecting the position of diffraction lines and the methods of including appropriate corrections i.e. atomic/ionic scattering factor, electron density, geometric structure factor, Lorentz - Polarization factor, temperature factor, etc.;
5) Familiarization with the methods of crystal structure determination: diffraction pattern, indexing, extinction rules, identification of the sample, phase analysis, targeting possible prototype structures based on accepted Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD);
6) Own analysis of emission lines. Own development of the experiment (experimental report).

Prerequisites (description)

The practice course aims to train doctoral students in the statistical treatment of results of experimental data using diffraction methods. Diffraction-based methods are part of the research area of condensed matter physics. These techniques are basic to any researcher who is exploring qualitatively new material.

Course coordinators

Katarzyna Rećko
Michał Spaliński

Learning outcomes

SD_WG04_principles of methodology, as well as research methods and techniques applied in physical sciences;
SD_UW02_if necessary, desidn their own research techniques and tools, or creatively adapt existing methods to achieve the set objectives;
SD_UW03_draw conclusions based on the confrontation of well-known literature with the results of their own research;
SD_UW04_carry out critical analyses and assessments of research
findings and expert activities, and evaluate their contribution to the
development of physical sciences;
SD_UK03_take part and initiate the scientific discourse using soft skills, formulate conclusions, and make coherent summaries;
SD_KK01_critically analyze sources of scientific information and
research results in physical sciences.

Assessment criteria

After completing the course (practice part), PhD students are required to collect diffraction data of the selected material, process it statistically, and submit a complete experimental report.
An alternative form of assessment is to solve a set of tasks from the seminars or to write a final test.

Evaluation criteria:
Very good – 5 (100% – 91%)
Good plus – 4.5 (90% – 81%)
Good – 4 (80% – 71%)
Satisfactory plus – 3.5 (70% – 61%)
Satisfactory – 3 (60% – 51%)
Unsatisfactory – 2 (50% – 0%)

Additional information

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