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327-0703-00L 4 Credits MSC D-CHAB , D-MATL , D-PHYS , D-ERDW , D-ITET
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Electron Microscopy in Material Science

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Karsten Kunze, Dr. Frank Krumeich, Dr. Fabian Gramm, Prof. Dr. Rolf Erni, Dr. Stephan Gerstl, Dr. Andres Käch, Dr. Marc Willinger
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:27

Abstract

A comprehensive understanding of the interaction of electrons with condensed matter and details on the instrumentation and methods designed to use these probes in the structural and chemical analysis of various materials.

Objective

A comprehensive understanding of the interaction of electrons with condensed matter and details on the instrumentation and methods designed to use these probes in the structural and chemical analysis of various materials.

Content

This course provides a general introduction into electron microscopy of organic and inorganic materials. In the first part, the basics of transmission- and scanning electron microscopy are presented. The second part includes the most important aspects of specimen preparation, imaging and image processing. In the third part, recent applications in materials science, solid state physics, structural biology, structural geology and structural chemistry will be reported.

Resources

Lecture Notes

will be distributed in English

Literature

Goodhew, Humphreys, Beanland: Electron Microscopy and Analysis, 3rd. Ed., CRC Press, 2000 Thomas, Gemming: Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy - An Introduction for Operators, Springer, Berlin, 2014 Thomas, Gemming: Analytische Transmissionselektronenmikroskopie: Eine Einführung für den Praktiker, Springer, Berlin, 2013 Williams, Carter: Transmission Electron Microscopy, Plenum Press, 1996 Reimer, Kohl: Transmission Electron Microscopy, 5th Ed., Berlin, 2008 Erni: Aberration-corrected imaging in transmission electron microscopy, Imperial College Press (2010, and 2nd ed. 2015)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 10 minutes
BITTE BEACHTEN: Die mündliche Prüfung dauert 30 MINUTEN pro Kandidat. Aus technischen Gründen kann die Angabe im Vorlesungsverzeichnis davon abweichen.PLEASE NOTE: The oral exam takes 30 minutes per candidate. For technical reasons in the course catalog the published time per candidate can differ.ZWISCHENPRÜFUNG: Ein schriftlicher Test findet Mitte des Semesters statt. Teilnahme ist fakultativ. Ergebnis wird zu 30% an die Gesamtnote angerechnet, wenn damit eine bessere Note erreicht wird.INTERIM ASSESSMENT: A written test takes place in mid semester. Attendance is optional. Result will be counted with 30% weight for final mark, if this would lead to a better mark.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Electron Microscopy in Material Science
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HCI J 4)
2 h weekly
exercise Electron Microscopy in Material Science
  • Fri 11:45-13:30 (HCI J 4)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Materials Science Master
    • Elective Courses (The students are free to choose individually from the entire course offer of ETH Zürich on the Master level. Please consult the study administration in case of questions.)
  • Chemistry Master
    • Electives (Students are free to choose from a range of D-CHAB chemistry courses appropriate to their level of study (please note admission requirements). In case of doubt, contact the student administration.)
  • Earth Sciences Master
    • Electives (Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the subject advisor).)
  • Physics Master
    • Electives
      • General Electives (Students may choose General Electives from the entire course programme of ETH Zurich - with the following restrictions: courses that belong to the first or second year of a Bachelor curriculum at ETH Zurich as well as courses from GESS "Science in Perspective" are not eligible here. The following courses are explicitly recommended to physics students by their lecturers. (Courses in this list may be assigned to the category "General Electives" directly in myStudies. For the category assignment of other eligible courses keep the choice "no category" and take contact with the Study Administration ( ) after having received the credits.))
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