Scanning Electron Microscopy
Scanning electron microscopy, or SEM for short, is an incredibly powerful tool for materials characterisation. It is used widely throughout academic and industrial research labs, to help scientists visualise and inspect materials and surfaces.
In this module we will introduce you to the basic concepts of the SEM. You will learn:
- What is an SEM
- How is SEM applied in research
- Its strengths and weaknesses
- How an SEM works, including different modes of operation, detectors, and signals
- How to get the best results from an SEM
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