Summary
Explore the captivating area of electron microscopy through this comprehensive tutorial on Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and related analytic techniques. Delve into the core principles, practical applications, and essential hands-on techniques for high-resolution imaging, elemental analysis, and nanoscale material characterization. This session will cover fundamental concepts of SEM and TEM and offer valuable guidance on data acquisition, interpretation, and advanced analytical methods. Whether you are a researcher, engineer, or newcomer, this tutorial will equip you with the expertise to utilize electron microscopy for your scientific investigations effectively.
Topics
- Using electrons in imagining techniques
- Physical limits and length scales in EM techniques: Fundamentals and overview for essential methods (for SEM, SE & BSE, and in TEM, BF & DF, SAED, EELS)
- Chemical analysis using EM techniques (focus on EDX)
- Sample preparation and EM data assessment
Instructor
Helmut Riedl
Assistant Professor in Surface Engineering
Technische Universität Wien, Austria