Subject description

Several advanced structural characterisation techniques will be introduced through lectures and laboratory classes. Topics may be selected from: electron microscopy - interactions of electrons with solids, electron optics, image formation and interpretation, scanning and transmission electron microscopy , energy dispersive spectroscopy , convergent beam electron diffraction, image contrast theory, thin … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators
Lecturers

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hr lecture/tutorial & 3 hr practical

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Explain the nature and capabilities of the materials characterisation techniques studied.
2.
Understand the basic operations of the equipment used.
3.
Demonstrate a basic level of proficiency with the equipment used.
4.
Obtain and analyse data using the techniques studied.

Assessment details

4 x in Class Quizzes
SEM Lab Report
Mid Session Exam
XRD lab report
TEM assignment

Textbook information

No prescribed textbooks for this subject.

Contact details

Faculty contact

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