Course: Basics of physical methods for studying the solid phase

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Course title Basics of physical methods for studying the solid phase
Course code KFC/FMPFA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hrubý Vítězslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kupka Vojtěch, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kvítek Libor, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Berka Karel, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Machala Libor, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
In the lecture series, individual lectures will focus on fundamental physicochemical methods for the study of nanomaterials and solids, particularly microscopic methods, thermal analysis, X-ray methods, adsorption methods, Mössbauer spectroscopy, mechanical and rheological properties of materials, magnetic properties of nanomaterials, and methods for studying particle size distribution. Optical, confocal, and fluorescence microscopy Electron microscopy: TEM and SEM Scanning probe microscopy: STM and AFM Thermal analysis Methods for studying phase, chemical, and surface composition of materials: infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and X-ray spectroscopy Adsorption and methods for measuring particle surface area Mössbauer spectroscopy Mechanical properties of materials and rheology Introduction to magnetism and magnetic properties of nanomaterials Measurement of magnetic properties of nanomaterials Methods for studying particle size distribution Excursion - introduction to instrumentation and experimental facilities Pre-session examination / Early exam session

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Preparation for the Exam - 90 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course aims to introduce students to the main physicochemical methods used in the study of solids and nanomaterials. It provides a basic overview of microscopic, spectroscopic, diffraction, thermal, magnetic, adsorption, and mechanical methods used for characterizing the structure, morphology, surface, particle size, and selected physical properties of materials. Emphasis is placed primarily on understanding the fundamental principles of individual methods, the types of information achievable through these techniques, and the basic interpretation of common results obtained when studying nanomaterials.
Zde je překlad výsledků učení (Learning Outcomes) do angličtiny, formulovaný ve standardním akademickém stylu dle kvalifikačního rámce ECTS používaného v IS STAG (sekce Výstupy z učení / Learning outcomes): Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: understand the fundamental principles of the main physicochemical methods used in the study of solids and nanomaterials; explain what information about a material is provided by individual microscopic, spectroscopic, diffraction, thermal, magnetic, adsorption, and mechanical methods; assess, at a basic level, the suitability of individual methods for characterizing the structure, morphology, surface, chemical composition, particle size, and physical properties of nanomaterials; combine and integrate information obtained from various characterization methods to describe material properties.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Dialog

Final written examination with a minimum pass mark of 60%. An optional oral exam may be included as part of the assessment.
Recommended literature
  • BULÁNEK, Roman. Povrchové jevy na pevných látkách. Pardubice. 2015.
  • Housecroft, C. E., Sharpe, A. G. (2022). Anorganická chemie. Praha.
  • KÚŠ, P. a kol. Moderná mikroskopia a digitálne spracovanie obrazu. Bratislava. 2008.
  • MAŠLÁŇ, Miroslav. (1993). Mössbauerova spektroskopie. Olomouc.
  • PABST, Willi; GREGOROVÁ, Eva. Charakterizace částic a částicových soustav. Praha.
  • SPERLING, L. H. Introduction to Physical Polymer Science. 2006.
  • ŠTARHA, Pavel; TRÁVNÍČEK, Zdeněk. Termická analýza. Olomouc. 2011.
  • Trávníček, Z., Marek, J. Monokrystalová rentgenová strukturní analýza. Olomouc.
  • Vůjtek, M., Kubínek, R., & Mašláň, M. (2012). Nanoskopie. Olomouc.
  • V.Valvoda,M.Polcarová, P.Lukáč. Základy strukturní analýzy,UK Praha,1992..
  • 3. Václav Prosser. (1989). Experimentální metody biofyziky,.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Chemistry (2025) Category: Chemistry courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Nanomaterial Chemistry (2026) Category: Chemistry courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Nanotechnology (2026) Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter