Theory teaching
Sources of radiation. Generators. X-ray tube. Electron diffraction. Neutron diffraction. Synchrotron. Instruments for radiation detection. Diffractometers and powder cameras. Goniometers for a single crystal. Counting chain for powder and single crystal diffractometers. Modern detectors for diffracted radiation. Low and high temperature adapters. High pressure adapters.

Practical teaching
Practical exercises are closely connected to lectures. One seminar work is planed to be realized.

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2. Giacovazzo, C., Monaco, H.L., Viterbo, D., Scordari, F., Gilli, G., Zanotti, G., Catti, M., (1995) Fundamentals of Crystallography, IUCr monographs on Crystallography, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
3. Arslanov, L.A., Fetisov, G.V., Howard, J.A.K., (1998) Crystallographic instrumentation, IUCr monographs on Crystallography, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
4. Stout G. H., Jensen L. H., (1989) X-ray Structure Determination, a Practical Guide, Wiley, New York.