Teaching

Below I have listed all the laboratory sessions for which I currently am or have been teaching assistant. It is mainly lab sessions related to electron microscopy and materials science. My teaching is thus strongly related to my research profile which is not so surprising.
 

Solid State Physics - Electron Microscopy

Description: This laboratory session gives an introduction to electron microscopy and its use in materials science. The principle of both the transmission electron microscope (TEM) and the scanning electron microscope (SEM) is explained and beautiful images are shown. This lab is not only pleasing to the eye but also uplifting to the psyche.

Electron Microscopy and Microananlysis - Kinematical and Dynamical Theory

Description: Its theory time all down the line in this lab session as the mathematical formulation of the interaction between the electrons and the crystal in the TEM is presented. The aim is to give a basic theoretical understanding of some simple contrast phenomena like thickness fringes and bend fringes. Solving the Schrödinger equation for n diffracted beams is, however, not easy, even without absorption! 

Electron Microscopy and Microananlysis - Diffraction Contrast and Phase Contrast

Description: Things start to get more and more interesting as we penetrate deeper into the theory of contrast phenomena in the TEM in this lab session. The art of imaging  lattice defects such as dislocations and grain boundaries is presented and an introduction to phase contrast, which will catapult the students into the world of high resolution imaging, is also provided. 

Deformation Mechanisms in Crystalline Materials - Interstitials and Dislocations

Description: The aim of this laboratory session is to give the students a basic understanding of interstitials and dislocations in crystalline materials (mostly metals). Utilizing simple Kindergarten equipment like small balls symbolizing atoms, basic crystal structures can be stacked and interstitial positions and dislocations can readily be visualized. This lab will appeal to the child in you! 

Physics for Teachers - Experimental Problem Solving

Description: This lab will give the students valuable experience on how to perform good experimental work in a near authentic lab environment. The students are asked to investigate variables which influence such different phenomena as a vibrating spring or capillary flow. Performing good measurements and a proper handling of experimental data are key elements. Frustration and satisfaction go hand in hand in this lab but everyone will leave with a big smile on their faces. 

Forum för Teknisk Fysik

I spend half of the time normally devoted to teaching, working for Forum för Teknisk Fysik (FF).
FF is the alumni organisation for Engineering Physics at Chalmers University of Technology.