Electronmicroscopy (MSK510)

The course gives an introduction to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for characterization of microstructures in materials science.


Course description for study year 2022-2023

Facts

Course code

MSK510

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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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

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Oral examination 1/1 Letter grades

Coursework requirements

Participation in laboratory work
3 Laboratory reports that must be approved in order to take the final exam. The laboratory reports are evaluated as passed/failed. 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:

Vidar Folke Hansen

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Wakshum Mekonnen Tucho

Head of Department:

Mona Wetrhus Minde

Method of work

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

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Electron Microscopy (MOA130_1) 5

Open for

Structural and Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme

Course assessment

By form and/or by discussions in class in accordance with university regulations.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto