KJM5520 – Rheology and Light Scattering
Course description
Course content
Introduction of rheological methods to characterize viscous and elastic properties of polymeric solutions and gels in aqueous environments. Linear and non-linear viscoelasticity. The Maxwell model. Dynamic moduli and shear viscosity. Light scattering of polymers in solution and gels. Fluctuation theory. Determination of molecular weight and radius of gyration. Characterization of structural properties of polymers with the aid of light scattering and comparison with small-angle neutron scattering and small-angle x-ray scattering. Photon correlation and analysis of correlation functions in solutions and gels. Analysis of dynamics on different dimension- and time scales. Anisotropic molecules and depolarized light scattering.
Learning outcome
The student should acquire knowledge and understanding of experimental and theoretical methods that are used to characterize rheological, structural, and dynamical properties in polymer systems.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
KJM5500 – Generell polymerkjemi.
Overlapping courses
The course overlaps 6 credits against KJ432 and 5 credits against KJ439.
Teaching
Lectures (40 hours) and Seminars (10 hours).
Examination
Oral examination.