Electronmicroscopy (MSK510)

Content

An introduction to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for characterization of microstructures in materials science. Techniques and theory for imaging, diffraction and spectroscopy in electron microscopes and applications in materials science will be presented.

Learning outcome

At the end of the module, the student is expected to be able to:

• know the working principle of both TEM and SEM

• know about lens optics included aberrations and astigmatism

• know about the signals from interactions between incoming electron and the materials

• understand how the different signals can be used in order to get information from the materials

• know basic principle for interpretation of experimental data from SEM and TEM

• be able to evaluate the value of use SEM and/or TEM in a project

Required prerequisite knowledge

Exam

Coursework requirements

Participitation 3 laboratory excercises with associated Laboratory reports must be approved in order to take the final exam. The laboratory reports are evaluated as approved/not approved. The Language for the Laboratory reports and the final oral examination can be either Norwegian or English, according to the students' choice.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Laboratory Engineer:

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Head of Department:

Method of work

2 hours lectures and laboratory work as arranged. Compulsory laboratory exercises.

Open for

Course assessment

Literature