Description
Large accelerator machines designed for the production of intense X-ray beams are now a unique experimental resource and an exceptional opportunity for new generations pursuing scientific studies.
This seminar aims to provide a foundational theoretical and experimental overview of synchrotron light scattering, specifically for the study of condensed matter.
It will cover the description and operation of electron accelerators, with a particular focus on the physics behind the emission of synchrotron light by ultra-relativistic electrons.
The fundamental aspects of the interaction between X-ray radiation and matter will be explored, focusing on the processes of scattering and electron absorption. The dual nature of radiation, both wave-like and particle-like, will be emphasized, with discussions on classical and quantum frameworks as they pertain to various theoretical models used to interpret experiments.
Finally, the properties of synchrotron light will be linked to key experiments conducted at large-scale facilities, including elastic and inelastic scattering, absorption spectroscopy, and the optical properties of X-rays.
