In this course a basic knowledge of PIXE technique is expected, and this can be obtained from the course "Ion beam analysis for cultural heritage and environment studies". The course will include thorough introduction to high energy resolution PIXE instrumentation with transition edge sensor and wavelength dispersive detectors. The physics behind the observed fine-structures in the X-ray spectra will be discussed for protons and especially for heavy ions. The possibility of getting chemical information using high-resolution PIXE will be reviewed and comparison with other techniques such as those using synchrotron radiation and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy will be presented. The course will include joint PIXE laboratory work (3 h) with the Ion beam analysis for cultural heritage and environment studies course. This course is combined with PH3: Ion beam analysis for cultural heritage and environment studies course.

Course leader
Lecturer: Dr. Miguel A. Reis (Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal)Coordinator: Dr. Kai Arstila (University of Jyvskyl, Finland)

Target group
Basic knowledge of PIXE technique. A short 2 h introduction lecture will be provided for those lacking the PIXE knowledge. The Summer School annually offers courses for advanced master's students, graduate students, and post-docs in the various fields of science and information technology.

Course aim
The most important aims of the Summer School are to develop post-graduates scientific readiness and to offer students the possibility to study in a modern, scientific environment and to create connections to the international science community.

Credits info
2 ECTS Passing: Obligatory attendance at lectures, laboratory works, and completing the exercises.Grading: Pass/fail

Fee info
EUR 0: Participating the Summer School is free of charge, but student have to cover the costs of own travel, accommodation and meals at Jyvskyl.

Scholarships
The 25th Jyvskyl Summer School is not able to grant any Summer School students financial support. In order to ensure your participation, we recommend that you take steps to secure your own funding, for example, by turning first to your home institution

University of Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4
Address: Faculty of Mathematics and Science and Faculty of Information Technology, Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4 Summer School, Faculty of Mathematics and Science P.O.Box 35 (YK312), FIN-40014 University of Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4, Finland
Postal code: FIN-40014
City: Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4
Country: Finland
Website: http://www.jyu.fi/summerschool
E-mail: jss@jyu.fi
Phone: +358505818351