FYS9340 – Transmission Electron Microscopy, -diffraction and spectroscopy I

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course gives a theoretical and practical introduction to the principles of transmission electron microscopes (TEM). The course will cover central microscopy, diffraction, and spectroscopy methods used to describe structures, lattice faults, and chemistry of inorganic materials. The methods cover imaging in TEM and Scanning-TEM (STEM) modes, diffraction with parallel beam illumination, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). The theory is based on a kinematical description. However, a qualitative description of the effect of multiple (dynamical) scattering will be given. The course is aimed at both Ph.D. candidates that plan to continue with additional training to become TEM operators and those only targeting a theoretical insight.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, you can:

  • evaluate which sample preparation technique is the most appropriate for a given sample/material question.
  • describe the construction and work principles of S/TEMs.
  • start using standard software for TEM data analysis/handling.
  • give an oral summary of experiments and results from S/TEM-based scientific papers.
  • index electron diffraction patterns.
  • describe the origin and use of Kikuchi patterns.
  • describe the procedure and choice of experimental conditions for imaging structures and lattice faults.
  • describe the principles behind EDS and EELS and their strengths and weaknesses for sample chemistry determination.
  • discuss the effect of dynamical scattering on diffraction, spectroscopy, and imaging.

Admission to the course

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.

Overlapping courses

Teaching

The course extends over a full semester, with up to 4 hours of teaching per week (lectures and problem solving/instrument demonstrations).

You will receive an individual scientific article, which you must familiarize yourself with and present to the other students. This presentation must be completed and approved before you can sit the final exam.

Examination

  • Final oral exam which counts 100 % towards the final grade. 

The presentation of a relevant scientific article must be completed and approved before you can sit the final exam.

It will also be counted as one of the three attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses: ​FYS4340 – Diffraction Methods and Electron Microscopy

Examination support material

No examination supprt material is allowed.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

Resit an examination

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed exam at the beginning of the next semester.

New examinations are offered at the beginning of the next semester for students who do not successfully complete the exam during the previous semester.

We do not offer a re-scheduled exam for students who withdraw during the exam.

More about examinations at UiO

You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.

Last updated from FS (Common Student System) Mar. 19, 2024 6:29:09 AM

Facts about this course

Level
PhD
Credits
10
Teaching
Autumn

If the course is offered, a minimum of four students is required for ordinary lectures to take place. If less than four students participate, an exam will be given, but one should not expect ordinary teaching.

Examination
Autumn
Teaching language
Norwegian (English on request)