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| 3 | +title: "X-ray & Ultrafast Science" |
| 4 | +date: 2024-05-11 4:30:00 |
| 5 | +categories: classics |
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| 8 | +Here is a proposed 200-module, year-long post-graduate level intensive curriculum in X-ray and ultrafast science, designed to prepare students for research at facilities like the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), and megaelectronvolt ultrafast electron diffraction (MeV-UED): |
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| 10 | +Foundations of X-ray and Ultrafast Science (30 modules): |
| 11 | +1-5: Electromagnetic Theory and Wave Optics |
| 12 | +6-10: Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics |
| 13 | +11-15: Solid State Physics and Condensed Matter Theory |
| 14 | +16-20: Laser Physics and Nonlinear Optics |
| 15 | +21-25: Accelerator Physics and Beam Dynamics |
| 16 | +26-30: Synchrotron Radiation and Free-Electron Lasers |
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| 18 | +X-ray Optics and Instrumentation (40 modules): |
| 19 | +31-35: X-ray Diffraction and Crystallography |
| 20 | +36-40: X-ray Spectroscopy and Absorption Techniques |
| 21 | +41-45: X-ray Imaging and Tomography |
| 22 | +46-50: X-ray Detectors and Data Acquisition Systems |
| 23 | +51-55: X-ray Optics Design and Simulation |
| 24 | +56-60: Synchrotron Beamline Instrumentation and Optics |
| 25 | +61-65: X-ray Free-Electron Laser Beamline Design and Optimization |
| 26 | +66-70: X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy and Dynamics |
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| 28 | +Ultrafast Science and Technology (40 modules): |
| 29 | +71-75: Ultrafast Lasers and Pulse Generation Techniques |
| 30 | +76-80: Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Pump-Probe Methods |
| 31 | +81-85: Time-Resolved X-ray Diffraction and Scattering |
| 32 | +86-90: Ultrafast Electron Diffraction and Microscopy |
| 33 | +91-95: Attosecond Science and High Harmonic Generation |
| 34 | +96-100: Terahertz Spectroscopy and Imaging |
| 35 | +101-105: Ultrafast Photoemission Spectroscopy and Electron Dynamics |
| 36 | +106-110: Ultrafast X-ray Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy |
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| 38 | +Applications in Materials Science and Condensed Matter Physics (30 modules): |
| 39 | +111-115: Nanoscale Imaging and Characterization with X-rays |
| 40 | +116-120: In-situ and Operando X-ray Studies of Materials |
| 41 | +121-125: Time-Resolved Studies of Phase Transitions and Dynamics |
| 42 | +126-130: Ultrafast Magnetization Dynamics and Spintronics |
| 43 | +131-135: Photonic and Plasmonic Materials Studied with X-rays |
| 44 | +136-140: Ultrafast Charge and Energy Transfer in Nanomaterials |
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| 46 | +Applications in Chemistry and Biology (30 modules): |
| 47 | +141-145: Time-Resolved X-ray Crystallography of Proteins |
| 48 | +146-150: X-ray Footprinting and Structural Biology |
| 49 | +151-155: X-ray Spectroscopy of Catalytic Reactions |
| 50 | +156-160: Ultrafast Chemical Dynamics and Reaction Intermediates |
| 51 | +161-165: X-ray Imaging of Biological Samples and Cells |
| 52 | +166-170: Ultrafast Processes in Photosynthesis and Light-Harvesting |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +Data Analysis and Computational Methods (20 modules): |
| 55 | +171-175: X-ray and Ultrafast Data Processing and Reduction |
| 56 | +176-180: Machine Learning for X-ray and Ultrafast Data Analysis |
| 57 | +181-185: Molecular Dynamics Simulations and X-ray Scattering |
| 58 | +186-190: Computational Methods for X-ray Imaging and Tomography |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +Capstone Project and Advanced Topics (10 modules): |
| 61 | +191-195: Independent Research Project at LCLS, SSRL, or MeV-UED |
| 62 | +196-200: Advanced Topics in X-ray and Ultrafast Science |
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| 64 | +Throughout the course, students will engage in a combination of online lectures, seminars, hands-on laboratory work, and computational projects that cover the fundamental principles and cutting-edge applications of X-ray and ultrafast science. The curriculum emphasizes the development of deep theoretical understanding, experimental skills, and data analysis capabilities, as well as the ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments. |
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| 66 | +By the end of this intensive program, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the state-of-the-art techniques and instrumentation used at world-leading X-ray and ultrafast science facilities, such as LCLS, SSRL, and MeV-UED. They will be well-prepared to conduct independent research and contribute to the development of new methods and applications in this rapidly evolving field. |
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| 68 | +The course also places a strong emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of X-ray and ultrafast science, with modules covering applications in materials science, condensed matter physics, chemistry, and biology. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, hands-on training, and independent research projects, this curriculum provides a solid foundation for future leaders and innovators in X-ray and ultrafast science. |
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