PHYS 23601 - Electron Microscopy

Electron microscopy is an introductory course for students in the Material science concentration. It covers the fundamental principles, operations, and the theories of image analysis for both scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). The students are also expected to understand the basic theories about the electron diffraction and the common applications of SEMs and TEMs in various field related with material science.

Preparation for Course
P: PHYS 15200 or 21800 or 22000.

P or C: PHYS 25100 or 21900 or 22100.

Cr. 1.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Describe basic electromagnetic concepts involved for the SEMs and TEMS, such as voltage, current, electron radiation.
2. Describe physical models of electron beam transportation involving: focus, diffraction, absorption, image formation and Waves.
3. Explain the working principle of SEMs and TEMs and how to interpret the images.
4. Comprehend the difference among various electron microscopy applications, such as different requirements in sample preparations, frozen electron microscopy, etc.