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Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy (Physical Sciences)

Summary

This course offers an introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) for physical sciences, covering SEM components, operation principles, signal generation and detection, and performance optimization.

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4 Jun 2025 | 12am
27 Aug 2025 | 12am
5 Nov 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:

  • identify the various components making up an SEM
  • understand how an SEM works
  • understand the processes of signal generation and detection in the SEM
  • understand how to optimise the performance of the SEM.

Specific topics covered

  • How does the SEM work
  • The Electron Gun
  • The Electron Column
  • The Vacuum System
  • Signals in the SEM
  • Aberrations
  • Depth of Field
  • Optimising SEM Conditions
    • Image Resolution
    • Low Voltage SEM

Scanning Electron Microscopes and Electron Microprobe

Please register your interest for the next workshop here.

Applications using SEM

Maximum number of students: 8

Presenters

Cost

ANU students: AUD$150.00 per person.

Non-ANU students: AUD$275.00 per person ($250 + GST).