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.

The course content is:

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

12.05.2025----16.05.2025

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.

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Peng Zeng
HPM D48
Tel: +41 44 633 80 34
Email: peng.zeng@scopem.ethz.ch