Introduction to Transmission Electron Microscopy (Life Sciences)
Summary
The "Introduction to Transmission Electron Microscopy (Life Sciences)" course at ANU provides participants with the knowledge and skills to operate TEMs for imaging biological specimens, collect accurate digital images, and explore various sample preparation techniques.
Date & time
Date/time
27 Mar 2025 | 9am
4 Sep 2025 | 9am
Course type
Course type
Professional short course
Contact
Contact
Call to action
This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skill to:
- set up and use transmission electron microscopes for imaging biological specimens
- collect accurate and meaningful digital images, and
- view different sample preparation techniques for TEM analysis.
Main topics covered
- History of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
- What is TEM?
- Basic Components
- The electron source
- The electromagnetic lenses
- The vacuum system
- Magnification and Resolution
- Image formation
- Astigmatism
- Bright vs. Dark Field Imaging
- Biological specimen preparation
- Imaging capabilities of a TEM
- Artefacts
- Optimising the TEM for biological imaging.
Please register your interest for the next workshop here.
Maximum number of students: 8
Presenters
Cost
ANU students: AUD$150.00 per person.
Non-ANU students: AUD$275.00 per person ($250 + GST).