Course detail

Selected Methods of Structure Analysis

FSI-9VMSAcad. year: 2026/2027

In the course, which does not rely on the classical pattern of lectures but rather on consultations, the content is adapted to suit the orientation of the student's dissertation. Within the course, the student acquires the basics of all currently used methods for structure characterization (optical microscopy, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, methods of local chemical analysis in electron microscopy, scanning probe methods, X-ray structural analysis, etc.). The student will learn in depth the methods to be used while working on the dissertation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Vít Jan, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (ÚMVI)

Entry knowledge

A prerequisite of taking this course is a very good knowledge of materials sciences in their widest scope as obtained in the course of their BSc studies and, in particular, when studying MSc specialization.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Examination: written and oral parts

Aims

The objective is to provide the student with a sound overview of methods that are available for structural analysis (morphology, phase and local chemical composition) of metallic and non-metallic materials. In-depth knowledge will be offered about the methods that the student will employ within the experimental work necessary for the preparation of the dissertation.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

D.Brandon-Microstructural Characterization of Materials
J.I.Goldstein,et al. Scanning Electron Micriscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis
P.B.Hirsch et al.Electron Microscopy of Thin Crystals
P.E.J.Flewit,R.K.Wild,Physical Methods for Materials Characterization
Shon Ling Wang-Characterization of Nanophase Materials
V.Radle,O.Engler-Tecture Analysis

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-MAT-P Doctoral 1 year of study, winter semester, recommended course

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Vít Jan, Ph.D.

Syllabus

The selection of experimental methods is tailored to the focus of each doctoral student’s dissertation. The course is conducted individually through expert consultations aimed at deepening the student’s understanding and scientific interpretation of results obtained during experimental work.

Discussions may cover, in particular, the following areas:

  • Structural and phase analysis – optical and electron microscopy methods, phase identification and quantification.

  • Mechanical properties – methods for evaluating hardness, microhardness, and other parameters of mechanical behavior.

  • Analytical techniques – EDS, WDS, EBSD, EELS, XRD and their application in studying material composition and structure.

  • Data interpretation – correlation between structure, composition, and properties of materials, processing, and presentation of experimental results.