Microscopy Training TEM 1

Course Overview

The 5-day introductory course on Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) provides theoretical and hands-on learning for beginners who are interested in using TEM for their Master or PhD thesis. TEM sample preparation techniques are also discussed. During hands-on sessions at different TEM instruments, students will have the opportunity to examine their own samples if time allows.

Course Content

Lectures:

• Basics of electron optics and the TEM instrument set-up
• TEM imaging modes and image contrast
• STEM operation mode
• Sample preparation techniques for hard and soft materials

Practicals:

• Demo, practical demonstration of a TEM: instrument components, alignment, etc
• Hands-on training for students: sample loading, instrument alignment and data acquisition
• Sample preparation for different types of materials
• Practical work with TEMs
• Demonstration of advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy techniques

The TEM I course runs twice per semester.

ECTS points

2 credit for full course.

Course fee

Full course for Master Students of ETH Zurich: no fee
Full course for Academia: 400 CHF
Full course for all other participants: 1600 CHF
Lectures only: no fee

Number of Participants

The number of seats is limited, however, the lectures are open to all ScopeM users (registration is required), please use the TEM I application form below to register your interest. Please note that there will be no credit for the lectures only course.

Dates for upcoming course

19–23 October 2026

How to apply

external page TEM I application form (application deadline: 2 weeks before the course starts). Master and PhD students are required to register on myStudies, course number 327-​2126-00L.