MSE-636(b) / 1 credit

Teacher(s): Cantoni Marco, Navratilova Lucie, Oveisi Emadeddin

Language: English


Frequency

Every year

Summary

This intensive course is intended for researchers who envisage to use scanning electron microscopy techniques for their research or who want to understand how to interpret SEM images and analytical results presented in scientific publications.

Content

This intensive course is intended for researchers who are potential new users of scanning electron microscopes. It will
provide them with a basic understanding of the instruments, optics of SEM, the imaging modes, the associated analytical
techniques EDS and EBSD, related theories of image formation.
Demonstrations will be given on the microscopes.
2x Year Spring (b) and autumn (a).

Keywords

SEM, FIB, ESEM

Assessment methods

Written

In the programs

  • Exam form: Written (session free)
  • Subject examined: Scanning electron microscopy techniques (b)
  • Lecture: 12 Hour(s)
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s)
  • Practical work: 2 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional
  • Exam form: Written (session free)
  • Subject examined: Scanning electron microscopy techniques (b)
  • Lecture: 12 Hour(s)
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s)
  • Practical work: 2 Hour(s)
  • Type: optional

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