Instrumental Analysis - Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 5.0 credits FOR040F

SYLLABUS, graduate-level course
Credits: 5
Course code: FOR040F
Level of study: doctoral level

Prerequisites:
Admitted to a doctoral program in the fields of natural sciences or engineering.

Course content:
The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to established techniques for characterizing materials, namely scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The following topics will be covered in the course:

- Imaging and magnification in SEM, electron-sample interactions, interaction volume, backscattered electrons, secondary electrons, detectors;

- Contrast, electron gun, electron lenses, aberration, astigmatism, resolution;

- Column settings;

- Energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), wavelength-dispersive spectroscopy (WDS);

- Back-scattered electron diffraction (EBSD);

- Sample preparation, cryo-SEM.

Learning objectives:
The student should be able to understand and explain the fundamentals of sample preparation, SEM imaging and magnification, electron-proton interactions, detectors, imaging modes, energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), wavelength-dispersive spectroscopy (WDS), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), and cryo-SEM.

Implementation:
The course consists of a number of lectures covering the theoretical part of the course and a mandatory laboratory session.

Assessment:
The course is assessed through a written exam and a lab report

Grading scale: Pass/Fail

Course Literature:
Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis, Third Edition, Joseph I. Goldstein et al.

Course schedule:
Fall during semesters 1–2.

Course offered regularly: Yes , Next session: from September to December 2021 every other year.

Apply to: Dr. Liang Yu, liang.yu@ltu.se, please include your name, personal ID number, email address, and department.

Application deadline:
August 31

Course open to doctoral students admitted to institutions other than LTU: Yes

Maximum number of doctoral students: No

Course fee: 7,500 SEK (free for doctoral students at LTU)

Contact person/Course coordinator:
Assoc. Prof. Liang Yu, liang.yu@ltu.se, 0920493002

Examiner:
Assoc. Prof. Liang Yu

Course syllabus approved by:
The Head of Department approves the syllabus at the doctoral level (LTU-2783-2009)

Date of approval: September 25, 2019