Instrumental Analysis - Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 5,0 credits FOR040F
COURSE SYLLABUS, third-cycle courses
ECTS/HP: 5
Course code: FOR040F
Educational level: third-cycle course
Entry requirements:
Adopted for postgraduate education in the fields of science or technology.
College students, including undergraduate and graduate students in nature, science, and engineering area are also welcome.
Course content:
The course is for Research Methodology (Material characterization), mainly including:
- SEM image formation and magnification, electron-specimen interactions, interaction volume, backscattered electrons, secondary electrons, detectors;
- Contrast, electron gun, electron lenses, aberration, astigmatism, resolution;
- Imaging modes;
- Energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), wavelength dispersive spectroscopy (WDS);
- Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD);
- Sample preparation, cryo-SEM
Learning outcomes:
The student should understand and can explain the basics of sample preparation, SEM image formation and magnification, electron-specimen interactions, detectors, imaging modes, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), wavelength dispersive spectroscopy (WDS), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), cryo-SEM.
Course methods:
The course consists of a number of lectures covering the theoretical part of the course as shown in the course description and an obligatory laboratory exercise.
Examination form:
To pass the course, you need to have an approved laboratory report and a passed written examination.
Grading scale: Pass/Fail
Course literature:
Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis, Third Edition, Joseph I. Goldstein et al.
Education cycle:
Autumn, during lp1-2.
Course is given periodically: Yes, Next time: from 2021 September to December every second year.
Send application to: Dr. Liang Yu, liang.yu@ltu.se, with your name, personal number, e-mail address and institution.
Deadline for application:
The 31st of August
Course open for application by doctoral students admitted to other universities than LTU: Yes
Limited number of students: No
Tuition: 7500 kr (free for PhD student at LTU)
Contact person:
Assoc. Prof. Liang Yu, liang.yu@ltu.se, 0920493002
Examiner:
Assoc. Prof. Liang Yu
Course syllabus decided by:
Head of the Department determine course syllabus (LTU-2783-2009)
Date of decision: 2019-09-25
Updated: