Laboratory II: synthesis and characterization of advanced
Specific Competition
CE6 - Understand the structure of matter being able to solve problems related to the interaction between matter and radiation in different energy ranges
CE7 - Know how to find solutions to specific astrophysical problems by themselves using specific bibliography with minimal supervision. Know how to function independently in a novel research project
CE11 - Know how to use current astrophysical instrumentation (both in terrestrial and space observatories) especially that which uses the most innovative technology and know the fundamentals of the technology used
General Competencies
CG2 - Understand the technologies associated with observation in Astrophysics and instrumentation design
CG3 - Analyze a problem, study the possible published solutions and propose new solutions or lines of attack
CG4 - Evaluate the orders of magnitude and develop a clear perception of physically different situations that show analogies allowing the use, to new problems, of synergies and known solutions
Basic skills
CB6 - Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context
CB7 - That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader contexts
CB10 - That students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous
Exclusive to the Structure of Matter Specialty
CX15 - Understand the state of degenerated systems and systems far from equilibrium
CX18 - Apply physical and technical knowledge to extract experimental information from physical systems in laboratories.
6. Subject contents
Theoretical and practical contents of the subject
THEORETICAL CONTENTS:
1.- Obtaining materials.
- Mono and polycrystalline materials: Reaction in solid state. gel techniques.
- Vitreous and nanostructured materials. Melt, sol-gel and solvothermal techniques. Doping with luminescent ions (rare earth).
2.- Thermal stability and structural and microstructural characterization
- Thermal Analysis. Infrared Spectroscopy. Electron Microscopy. X-ray diffraction.
3.- Characterization of the properties of the materials.
- Electrical properties: Dielectric Spectroscopy. Study of complex dielectric permittivity as a function of frequency and temperature.
- Magnetic properties. Study of magnetic susceptibility as a function of temperature for different magnetic fields.
- Optical properties: Photoluminescence and optical absorption. Energy transfer processes, conversion of infrared energy to UV-visible with photonic applications (telecommunications and renewable energies). Optical anisotropy.
PRACTICAL CONTENTS:
Practice 1: Obtaining and spectroscopic characterization of oxyfluoride nano-glass ceramics using melting techniques doped with rare earth ions for infrared to visible energy conversion applications (“up-conversion”).
Practice 2: Obtaining and characterization of a sol-gel nano-glass ceramic doped with rare earth ions for applications in photon conversion processes.
Practice 3: Obtaining solid state reaction and identification of phases in polycrystalline samples by X-ray diffraction (SEGAI).
Practice 4: Analysis of crystalline powder diffractograms for their structural and microstructural characterization obtained in practice 3 and/or proposed by the teaching staff.
Practice 5: Dielectric spectroscopy on polycrystalline samples obtained through the solid state reaction technique (practice 3).
Practice 6: Characterization of thermal stability (thermal analysis), microstructure (electron microscopy) and molecular structure (infrared spectroscopy) of samples obtained in practices (1, 2 and 3). Such experiences will be carried out at SEGAI and the data will be analyzed in the subject laboratories.
Practice 7: Magnetic characterization of materials (optional).
Practice 8: Characterization of optical anisotropy in crystals (optional).
Presential
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Laboratory II: synthesis and characterization of advanced
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