PHSCS
586
Trans Electron Microscopy
Hours
3.0 Credit, 2 Lecture, 3 Lab
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).
Alignment
Perform basic, necessary alignments of the transmission electron microscope (TEM).
Images
Use the TEM to acquire different types of images and diffraction patterns of various materials.
How the TEM works
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the physical components of the TEM and peripheral equipment.
TEM Research
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.