Laser Light Scattering Training

Light Scattering University

The acclaimed course, held in Santa Barbara, CA -- the "American Riviera"--that's guaranteed to de-mystify light scattering, work you hard but feed you well, and, of course, explain how to get the most from your Wyatt Technology equipment!

Training Schedule


2008 LSU Training Dates		Status

August 19, 20 and 21		Full/Closed

September 9, 10 and 11		Full/Closed

October 15, 16 and 17 Reserved for ILSC attendees only!		Space Available

October 16 and 17 Dyna-LSU		Space Available

October 22, 23 and 24 Reserved for ILSC attendees only!		Space Available

November 4, 5 and 6		Space Available

November 6 and 7 Dyna-LSU		Space Available

December 2, 3 and 4		Space Available

For additional Dyna-LSU dates, please contact Lindsey McGowan		ext. 210 or at lmcgowan@wyatt.com

When you enroll for LSU you can expect three days of intensive hardware and software training at Wyatt Technology's Santa Barbara laboratory. You can also expect to have a lot of fun, even though you're working hard! Register Now!

Topics covered at LSU:

Introduction to light scattering theory and applications
The use of a Zimm Plot to determine the molar mass, the radius, and the second virial coefficient of a dissolved sample
Analysis of unfractionated samples through batch or microbatch techniques
Coupling Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) with Multiangle Light Scattering (MALS) to determine the absolute molar mass or radius distribution of a polymer sample
The use of SEC/MALS data to determine polymer conformation, branching, and intrinsic viscosity
The determination of dn/dc values through on-line and off-line techniques
The calibration and use of UV and RI detectors
Instrument setup, maintenance, and flow cell cleaning
Assessing the quality of light scattering data
Characterization of polymers and macromolecules using Wyatt Software
Quasi-Elastic Light Scattering (QELS) for the determination of Hydrodynamic Radius
Application-specific seminars covering Field-Flow Fractionation (FFF) techniques, treatment of light-absorbing and polarizing samples, conjugated proteins, and much more!
The history of light scattering and a tour of the world's most extensive Light Scattering Museum conducted and narrated by Dr. Philip Wyatt

Topics covered at Dyna-LSU:

Introduction to dynamic light scattering theory and applications
The use of DLS autocorrelation to determine the diffusion coefficient, hydrodynamic radius, and polydispersity of an unfractionated, dissolved sample
Hands-on DLS analysis of unfractionated samples using batch cuvette techniques
Coupling Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) with dynamic light scattering to determine the radius distribution of a dissolved sample
Instrument setup, maintenance, and cuvette cleaning
Assessing the quality of dynamic light scattering data Characterization of polymers and macromolecules using Wyatt Software
The history of light scattering and a tour of the world's most extensive Light Scattering Museum conducted and narrated by Dr. Philip Wyatt

Who Should Attend:

The lessons learned in LSU and Dyna-LSU will be of tremendous benefit to those individuals who:

Purchase a new DAWN, miniDAWN and/or DynaPro light scattering instrument
Change job responsibilities, and will be using a DAWN, miniDAWN and/or DynaPro for the first time
Have been using a DAWN, miniDAWN and/or DynaPro and want to increase their knowledge of light scattering theory and its applications
Are responsible for finding new applications for light scattering within their research group

Teaching Format:

The lessons are taught by combining lectures, quizzes, hands on lab work, and individual instruction based upon the background and application of each student. The LSU Training Manual and CD is a valuable take-home resource for practical applications. With ten instructors and a maximum of 18 students there is ample time for individual help. Students are encouraged to bring their light scattering data files for individual consultations. Social time is also scheduled to allow the students to learn from each other and to interact with Wyatt Technology's staff in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Customer Testimonials:

"It was fun, worthwhile and an unforgettable experience. From the first lecture to the closing remarks, it was all enlightened education: new, well organized; useful and interesting. I am grateful beyond description. Your group showed me a highly sophisticated and informative technology state-of-the-art in analytical chemistry"
-T. E., Consumer Product Company

"It was by far the best technology training course I have attended."
-R. G., University Professor

"Thank you for a very excellent training session, and a very pleasant time in Santa Barbara. You are exceptionally gracious hosts. I came away very impressed with your company, the people who work there, and of course, the equipment itself. My compliments."
-C. C., Pharmaceutical Company

"I do not think that I have ever learned so much during a three day period as I did at the LSU. I must say that you have an amazing enthusiasm to light scattering which you transferred to the rest of us."
-C. A., University Professor

"Thanks to you all for putting together such a great course. It was really terrific in all ways - the content, the variety, the schedule, the notes, and above all, the instructors. It took me from feeling like I really had a lot to learn to feeling like I am ready to go!"
-D. B., Pharmaceutical Company

"It was also great pleasure meeting yourself and all the others at Wyatt. I know you must hear this from everyone but please allow me to also add what a truely great learning experience and environment the LSU course was. Well organized, pleasant atmosphere and not at all overbearing (course load vs time available), a credit to all those who developed and implemented the course over the years."
-S. T., USAMRIID,Toxicology