(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_WG01_Theoretical background as well as general and detailed
issues enabling revision of the existing paradigms in the field
of exact and natural sciences;
SD_WG04_Principles of methodology in exact and natural sciences as
well as research methods and techniques applied in
mathematics, biological sciences, chemical or physical
sciences;
SD_UW01_Knowing the current state of the arts within the scope of
mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics, define the
purpose and subject of scientific research, formulate
research hypothesis and select adequate methods and
models to test it;
SD_UW04_Carry out critical analyses and assessments of research
findings and expert activities and their contribution to the
development of mathematics, biological sciences, chemical
sciences or physical sciences;
SD_KK01_Critically analyse sources of scientific information and
research results in the discipline of mathematics, biological
sciences, chemical sciences or physical sciences;
SD_KK02_Self-criticise their scientific and didactic work;
SD_KK03_Recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive
and practical problems;
SD_KR01_Formulate and carry out original research problems based
on their own methods and tools;
SD_KR02_Announce research results respecting the principles of
intellectual property protection.

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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