Phy 6012 Experimental Techniques in Solid State Physics Credit -3

Sample preparation techniques: Powder, bulk and films; Heat treatments; Lithography.

Thermal analyses: Differential thermal and thermogravimetric analysis; Differential scanning calorimetry.

Optical spectroscopy;  Raman spectroscopy; Electron microscopy; X-ray photo electron spectroscopy; X-ray diffractometry.

Electrical transport properties measurements: Resistivity, impedance, conductivity; Dielectric constant and loss factor.

Magnetic measurement methods: VSM; SQUID; AC susceptometer; Magnetic domain observation technique; Electron spin resonance; Ferromagnetic resonance; Nuclear magnetic resonance.