Spectroscopy and Microscopy

This module is split into two main sub-topics, both of which are addressed at a conceptual, theoretical, practical and applied level:

• Spectroscopy theory and methods utilised in studying how light (from infrared to gamma-rays) interacts with matter.
• Microscopy techniques including optical microscopies, scanning probe microscopies, and electron microscopies.

1. Understand aspects of the concepts, theories, methods and instrumentation relevant to spectroscopy and microscopy.

2. Source, research and comprehend technical information pertaining to analytical instrumentation systems and evaluate the significance of information derived from the systems.

3.  Select appropriate spectroscopic techniques for specific applications.

4. Demonstrate a conceptual and theoretical understanding of aspects of the fundamental physics and optics relevant to optical microscopies.

5. Demonstrate a conceptual and theoretical understanding of aspects of the fundamental physics and control of scanning probe microscopy techniques.

6. Demonstrate a conceptual and theoretical understanding of aspects of the fundamental physics and control of electron microscopy techniques.

7. Demonstrate the ability to work with an advanced microscopy technique.