Basics of imaging on a scanning electron microscope SEM course
Course fully tailored to your needs
Learn the basics of operating a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) in our comprehensive 1-day course. Through hands-on experience and expert guidance, you’ll gain new skill of operating scanning electron microscope independently.
You’ll learn using a sample of your choice or one that you bring for the training purpose. In this way, your training is fully tailored to your needs and uses.
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Comprehensive learning approach
To ensure your proficiency, we start with an overview of the SEM and a description of its components. You’ll be guided step-by-step through each procedure from loading samples, aligning, to imaging in different modes, followed by hands-on practice to reinforce your understanding. A final exercise will put your newfound knowledge to the test, empowering you to operate the SEM confidently and independently.
Upon successful completion, you’ll be presented with a certificate of attendance.
Individual and organized to suit your schedule
Flexibility is our priority – the course is organized according to your schedule. Most of our training is delivered on an individual basis, but you may attend with your work colleagues.
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What you’ll learn in detail:
Activity |
Description of the design & function of a scanning electron microscope (SEM). |
Brief introduction to Variable Pressure (VPSE) mode for uncoated samples. |
Sample mounting, preparation & loading. |
Routine and advanced alignment of SEM, includes accelerating voltage selection |
Description & demo of imaging modes e.g. Secondary Electron (SE), In-Lens SE, VPSE, Backscattered Electron (BSE) imaging. |
Supervised practice of inserting a sample, aligning, and taking images. There will be given exercises to choose from. |
Supervised practice of inserting a sample, aligning, taking images. There will be given exercises to choose from. |
Troubleshooting. |
Ready to become a confident user of SEM in just 1 day?
Gain invaluable skills for your research needs.