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Electron Microprobe Course 2 - Practice
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:31:09
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 and Planetary 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
- 26.11.2025
Course Components
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| lecture with exercise |
Electron Microprobe Course 2 - Practice
Electron Microprobe Practice Course, reserved to students who need the EPMA instrument for their MSc or Doctoral Thesis, with priority given to Doctoral students.
Block course between end of January and the first week of February in NW A90.1 (exact time to be arranged with students).
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No time listed | 32 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Wahlfächer (Den Studierenden steht - in Absprache mit dem Fachberater - das gesamte Lehrangebot der ETH Zürich und der Universität Zürich zur Auswahl offen.)
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