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Electron Microprobe Course 2 - Practice
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:33
Abstract
Operation of the Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA). Understanding the fundamentals of the Electron Probe Microanalysis. Interpretation of X-ray spectra for elemental analysis.
Objective
Ability to operate the Electron Microprobe with minimal assistance, optimise the analysis setup in order to obtain excellent results, identify possible source of error (troubleshooting) and fix them, data treatment (and interpretation).
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
Script and User Manual will be provided.
Literature
[HIGHLY recommended] - Goldstein, J.I. et al., (2003, third ed.): Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4615-0215-9 - Reed, S.J.B. (2005, second ed.): Electron Microprobe Analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy in Geology. - Reed S.J.B. (1993, second ed.): Electron Microprobe Analysis - Anderson, C.A. (1973): Microprobe Analysis. Wiley & Sons, New York.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 01.12.2021
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Electron Microprobe Course 2 - Practice
4-day Block course 1 - 4 February 2022
(former title: Electron Microprobe Course)
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32 h semesterly |
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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