Radiation Effects in Solids



	LABRATORY MODULES

During our Course in Erice, we have four days in which we are planning to offer three-hour LABORATORY sessions in the afternoon. During these sessions, we will conduct so-called “MODULES,” which are intended to be short (or long) periods of instruction designed for small groups of students (approximately 10 students or less). In these modules, students will meet with instructors to obtain more detailed information about specific topics. These modules are also intended to be more interactive than is possible in the large lecture theatre setting.

1. Please open the downloadable PDF file at http://www.lanl.gov/mst/radeffects/docs/module_schedule.pdf to view the proposed schedule of modules during our Course. This schedule is tentative, NOT final. The final times for modules will be determined by student interest and the results of the registration process. If necessary, the times for some modules may be revised.

2. Please then fill out the on-line form to sign up for one or more modules of interest to you. Attendance during laboratory sessions is voluntary, but we will limit class sizes for individual modules. SO SIGN UP EARLY!

Note to Instructors: You are welcome to register and attend the modules.

Proposed Module Topics and Instructors

1	Special Module Topic: Unified Structured Inventive Thinking – An Alternative Methodology for Solving Design-Type Problems (please see Note 1 below for details).	E. N. Sickafus, Ntelleck, LLC
2	Review of Basic Concepts of Radiation Effects in Solids (please see Note 2 below for details).	K. E. Sickafus (Los Alamos National Laboratory) and Selected Instructors
3	Molecular Statics Simulations – an extensive range of defect energy calculation techniques are available for several classes of ionic and semi-ionic materials, including both oxides and halides. This module will review these procedures in detail and students will be introduced to computer codes used in this theoretical discipline.	C. R. A. Catlow (The Royal Institute of Great Britain)
4	Molecular Dynamics Simulations – computational MD procedures to assess defect formation and defect aggregation in the early stages of radiation damage evolution, will be examined in detail. Students will be introduced to some of the MD codes used in this theoretical discipline.	R. E. Stoller (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
5	Accelerated Molecular Dynamics Simulations – The goal of this module is to offer a more detailed look at the theory and implementation of the accelerated molecular dynamics methods. In addition to formal lectures, interested students will be able to gain hands-on experience by running demonstration calculations.	B. P. Uberuaga & A. F. Voter (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
6	Ion Beam Analysis Techniques for Measuring Radiation Damage Accumulation and Related Phenomena in Solids – this module will review ion analysis techniques (e.g. ion channeling) and certain software used to analyze ion scattering data (e.g., RUMP).	M. Nastasi and H. Bernas (Los Alamos National Laboratory and Centre de Spectrometrie Nucleaire et de Spectrometrie de Mass)
7	Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) as a Tool for Probing Radiation Effects in Materials – this module will review use of TEM for identification of extended defects such as dislocation loops in metals and ceramics; neutron and ion-irradiation defect microstructures; diffraction techniques for examining phase transitions; and analytical TEM procedures for studying segregation and the chemistry of nano-dimensional structures.	C. Kinoshita, S. J. Zinkle and K. E. Sickafus (Kyushu University, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory)
8	Positron Annihilation and its Application in Radiation Damage Studies - positron annihilation methods will be examined in relation to studies of irradiation-induced defects in metals and semiconductors. This module will emphasize identification of bulk defects by positron annihilation.	M. Hasegawa (Tohoku University)
9	Optical (and Related) Methods for the Study of Defects in Non-Metals – this module will examine procedures for the identification of defects in insulating materials including optical absorption and X-ray fluorescence, and complementary techniques including electron spin resonance.	V. T. Gritsyna (Kharkiv National University)
10	Swift Heavy Ion Irradiation Experiments – this module will be split into two topics: (1) irradiation experiments at large ion accelerator facilities; and (2) ion-track etching technology.	C. Trautmann (Gesellschaft für Schwerionenforshung mbH (GSI))
11	Introduction to Proton Irradiation Experiments to Simulate Neutron Irradiation Effects – this module will review methodologies, experimental facilities and concepts in more detail than provided in the lecture on Day 2.	G. S. Was and T. R. Allen (University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin)
12	Irradiation-Controlled Phase Transformations – this module will emphasize both experiments and simulations and consider application to magnetic nanostructures.	H. Bernas (Centre de Spectrometrie Nucleaire et de Spectrometrie de Masse)
13	Equilibrium versus Non-Equilibrium Compounds – this module will consider the question: "How do nonequilibrium (ion-implanted) compounds relate to their equilibrium counterparts?” The module will examine the case of metal hydrides, discussing both structural and electronic properties.	H. Bernas (Centre de Spectrometrie Nucleaire et de Spectrometrie de Masse)

NOTE 1
Module 1: Unified Structured Inventive Thinking – An Alternative Methodology for Solving Design-Type Problems
Instructor: Ed Sickafus, Ph.D., President, Ntelleck, LLC

All problems involving designing something, fixing something, improving something, and inventing something, belong in the class of design-type problems. This is the day-to-day world of science and engineering. As highly trained professional technologists we are good at this type of problem solving. Although we may have no formal training in it, we develop our own intuitive methods and incorporate known and found heuristics for the job. Unfortunately, when our intuition wanes, we too often abort the effort.

Unified Structured Inventive Thinking is a problem-solving methodology for creating unconventional perspectives of a problem, and discovering innovative solution concepts, when intuitive problem solving has waned.

This laboratory will deal with a structured methodology for efficiently defining a problem, analyzing it, and finding solution concepts for it. The USIT method is based on unconventional use of objects, attributes, and functions. Speed and multiple solution concepts is the goal – the “competitive edge” of high-tech companies.

Note to students: If you plan to take this laboratory module, please download and bring with you the abridged textbook from Ntelleck’s web site. The book, “Unified Structured Inventive Thinking – an Overview”, is in pdf format and is ca. 40 pages long. You will find it at http://www.u-sit.net. Also, you should plan to attend all sessions. The USIT method cannot be learned and fully-appreciated in one session.

NOTE 2
Module 2: Review of Basic Concepts of Radiation Effects in Solids
Instructor: Kurt Sickafus

The purpose of this Module is to complement the lectures presented during the regular lecture schedule with more detailed information. This Module is especially geared towards the uninitiated student or the student who has only recently joined the field of radiation effects. Basic radiation damage concepts will be analyzed in more detail than is possible during the Course lecture schedule. Homework problems will be assigned so that students have the opportunity to practice their understanding of new concepts. Topics include atomic collision theory; interaction cross-sections; chemical rate theory; diffusion concepts; phase transformations. Kurt Sickafus will lead the majority of the presentations, but he will be assisted by other lecturers in our Course.

Note to students: In general, these sessions are optional and sequential attendance at all sessions is not necessary. However, students who are new to the study of radiation damage effects should plan to attend all sessions.

rbromero@lanl.gov
June 3, 2004