MET E 5739 - SEM

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Metallurgical Engineering

Description:

The SEM: capabilities, advantages and limitations. Electron sources, electron optics and detectors. Components of the electron microscope, their principles of operation and failure modes. Image quality, optimization and interpretation. Decision tree and analytical strategies for microscopy. Review of atomic physics and characteristic x-ray emission. Principles and operation of instrumentation for elemental analysis by Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, discussion of pitfalls and strategies. Low vacuum, ESEM and Focused Ion Beam. Lectures are based on lab exercises. Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 2220 & CHEM 1210 OR Instructor Consent. Prerequisites: 'C' or better in PHYS 2220 OR PHYS 3220

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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