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651-1852-00L 1 Credits MSC D-ERDW

Advanced Electron Microprobe Analysis

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Julien Allaz
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:14

Abstract

Advanced operations of the Electron Microprobe to obtain high quality quantitative analysis at the micron-scale. Discussion of challenging cases (beam sensitive material, high spatial resolution, peak interference, quantitative element mapping, etc.). Discussion about the data treatment and how to optimally present the results.

Objective

Full autonomy on the use of the JEOL Electron Microprobe, the software “Probe for EPMA”, and other "advanced" software. Ability to develop a complete and optimum analytical setup corresponding to the analytical and research needs, and to test this setup for accuracy and precision. The student should also be able to treat the analyses results and to usefully incorporate them in his/her research.

Content

This class is a mixture of presentations, discussions, lab exercises, and some homework. If the eventuality the lab access is not possible, live demonstrations will be organised using the remote control of the instrument. Students should preferably have access to a Windows computer to be able to run the programs “Probe for EPMA” and “Casino” that will be used throughout the course. Instructions to install these programs will be given to the registered students shortly before the course begins.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Grading is based on the homework and a short final questionary.

Registration & Places

Max Places
10

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Advanced Electron Microprobe Analysis
This course is a mixture of theory and lab practice. Practicals take place in the lab NW A 90.1.
  • Wed 14:15-18:00 (NW A 90.1)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • 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 MSc Committee).)