CLEM

Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy (Life Sciences)

Summary

​The "Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy (Life Sciences)" course at ANU's Centre for Advanced Microscopy provides participants with an understanding of SEM operation, sample preparation, optimization for biological imaging, and identification of SEM components.

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29 Apr 2025 | 12am
5 Aug 2025 | 12am
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Course type

Professional short course

Contact

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Claire Bobinskas
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By the end of this course participants are expected to be able to understand:

  • how an SEM works
  • how to prepare samples for various applications
  • how to optimise SEM for biological imaging, and
  • identify the various components making up an SEM.

Specific topics covered

  • How does the SEM work
  • Instrument components
  • Signals in the SEM
  • Aberrations
  • Depth of Field
  • Optimising SEM Conditions
    • Image Resolution
    • Low Voltage SEM
  • Sample preparation for biological material including possible artefacts
  • Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy (CLEM)

Scanning Electron Microscopes and Electron Microprobe

Biological applications of Scanning Electron Microscopy

Please register your interest for the next workshop here.

Maximum number of students: 6

Cost

ANU students: AUD$160.00 per person.

Non-ANU students: AUD$286.00 per person ($260 + GST).