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Electron Microprobe course
Electron microprobe course
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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 fields of Earth sciences, Material sciences and inorganic chemistry.
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
Blockkurs from 02.02.2009-10.02.2009 (7days)
Maximal 8 students please register with Dr. Reusser
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50 h semesterly |