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651-0048-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ERDW
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Electron Microprobe Course

Does not take place this semester.
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Abstract

Operation of the Electron Microprobe. Understanding the fundamentals of the Electron Probe Microanalysis. Interpretation of X-ray spectra for elemental analysis.

Objective

Operation of the Electron Microprobe. Understanding the fundamentals of the Electron Probe Microanalysis. Interpretation of X-ray spectra for elemental analysis.

Content

Physical principles of electron optics, interaction of electrons with matter, production of X-rays, interaction of X-rays with matter. Detection of X-rays. Laboratory work in the field of Earth sciences.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Kursunterlagen

Literature

- Anderson, C.A. (1973): Microprobe Analysis. Wiley & Sons, New York. - Goldstein, J.I. et al., (1981): Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis. Plenum Press.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Electron Microprobe Course
Does not take place this semester. Permission from lecturers required for all students. Block course
No time listed 56 h semesterly

Offered In

    • 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).)