PHSCS 586
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Transmission Electron Microscopy for Physical Science and Engineering
Physics and Astronomy
College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences
Course Description
Practical and theoretical aspects of sample preparation, basic and advanced imaging, electron diffraction, and other analytical materials characterization techniques on the transmission electron microscope (TEM).
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Images
Learning Outcome
Use the TEM to acquire different types of images and diffraction patterns of various materials.
Title
How the TEM works
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the physical components of the TEM and peripheral equipment.
Title
Alignment
Learning Outcome
Perform basic, necessary alignments of the transmission electron microscope (TEM).
Title
TEM Research
Learning Outcome
Show understanding of the theory and practice of electron imaging, electron diffraction and X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry, as how they apply to the characterization of materials.