Topics

The main topics will be:

• Production and properties of Synchrotron Radiation;
• Description of the facilities around the world;
• Free electron laser;
• Basic of the interaction between matter and radiation;
• X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy (EXAFS and XANES)
• X-ray Diffraction (single crystal, powder, anomalous scattering)
• Small angle scattering;
• X-ray Microscopy and micro-spectroscopy;
• Photoemission (from valence and from core levels; angular, time and spin resolved);
• IR spectroscopy and microscopy;
• Resonant spectroscopy and diffraction techniques;
• Dichroism;
• Inelastic X-ray scattering;
• Applications to bio-molecules, magnetism, catalysts, surfaces, environment, cultural heritage;

The detailed programme of the lectures will be sent to participants together with notification of the acceptance to the school.