GE241 Electron microscopy and microanalysis for geosciences

Faculty of Science
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s) (příf plus uk k 1 zk 2 plus 1 > 4). Recommended Type of Completion: z (credit). Other types of completion: zk (examination), k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Radek Škoda, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Radek Škoda, Ph.D.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites (in Czech)
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Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 32 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/32, only registered: 1/32, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/32
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This subject is focused on basic functions and principles of electron microscope and related detectors as well as principles electron microscopy and microanalysis.
Learning outcomes
student will be able to: -be well versed in instrumental problematics of electron microscopy;
-choose the best HW configuration for given analytical issue;
-choose optimal analytical conditions;
-consider appropriateness of the imaging method (SE, BSE, CL) for given issue;
-select suitable analytical method (EDS, WDS);
-prepare a sample for microanalysis
Syllabus
  • types of electron microscopes construction of an electron microscope vacuum system electron gun electron optics interaction of the sample with a beam of accelerated electrons SE, BSE detectors X-ray detectors (EDS, WDS) principles of electron microanalysis sample preparation for electron microscopy and microanalysis
Teaching methods
lecture and study materials in IS
Assessment methods
oral examination, about 20 min
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: in blocks.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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