Using X-ray Diffraction to Provide Answers; Theory and Practice.

The course involves the discussion of the internal symmetry and arrangement of atoms in crystals which leads to the development of space group concepts. The physical and practical aspects of the diffraction of x-ray radiation of the atoms residing in the crystal will be covered. This includes a comprehensive interpretation of the diffraction effects and the resulting interpretation and analysis of the data resulting from the experiment. The interpretation of this diffraction data accross the boundaries of single crystal, powder and macromolecular diffraction is included.

Course Information & Materials

Course: CHEM 913 section 002
Semester: Spring 2024
Instructor: Dr. Richard Staples
Meetings: Wednesdays & Fridays 12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: BCH 111

Course Syllabus
Course Schedule

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EXAMS

Homework

Practical Lab Requirement
Homework 1 Due January 19,2024
Homework 2 Due February 5,2024
Homework 3 Due February 9,2024
Homework Prob-Database
Homework 4 Due February 21,2024
Homework Structure Solving USB Return April 10 2024
Homework SCXRD Due March 13,2024
Homework PWXRD Due March 20, 2024
Homework Macro Due April 10, 2024

Lecture Slides

Introduction to Course
History & Safety
Growing Crystals. Mounting & Evaluation
Symmetry
Diffraction
Data Base Searching and Uses
Math of the SCXRD
PWXRD Powder X-ray Diffraction
Macromolecular Crystallography
Cryo-EM in Crystallography
Electron Diffraction in Crystallography
High Pressure Single Crystallography

Homework Key