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Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy
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Abstract
Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis including Practical training.
Objective
Introduction in scanning electron microscopy and microanalysis. Obtain practical experience in operating a SEM.
Content
Functional principles and operation modes of a scanning electron microscope. Methods and application fields for - imaging (SE, BSE, FSE, AE, CL), - X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) - Electron diffraction (EBSD, Channeling, Orientation Imaging). Methods for sample preparation Practical exercises.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Scripts and operation manuals are provided during the course.
Literature
- Reed: Electron Microprobe Analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy in Geology. Cambridge University Press (1996). - Schmidt: Praxis der Rasterelektronenmikroskopie und Mikrobereichsanalyse. Expert-Verlag Renningen-Malmsheim (1994). - Reimer, Pfefferkorn: Rasterelektronenmikroskopie. Springer Berlin (1973). - Goldstein et al: Scanning Elektron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis. Plenum Press New York London (1981).
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy
Block course will take place on 5 full days during the week of 25.-29.1.2021.
Safety Concept Microscopy Exercises:
a) the safety concepts for teaching and the protection concept for practical laboratory courses of ETH Zurich must be followed,
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b) Students and lecturers must wear face masks
c) In order to protect the eyepieces from contamination by the eyes, protective goggles are mandatory
d) Disinfectant is available for regular hand disinfection
e) Latex gloves are provided if required
f) The tables are to be cleaned regularly with surface disinfection
g) The microscopes must be disinfected by the student after the lesson
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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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).)
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