Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHY 4860 - Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy (4)


When Offered: Fall
This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles, instrumentation, and methods of scanning electron microscopy, including all electron optical components (electron sources and guns, electron lenses, deflectors, and stigmators) and complete electron optical system physics. This overview is complemented by a thorough investigation of the electron beam-solid interaction physics and the resulting measurable signals. Image formation physics and a wide range of applications including qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques are fully developed in this course.  Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.  
[Dual-listed with PHY 5860.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.