NANA2002 Practical Course in Nanoscience, Imaging (5 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

Introduction to a number of imaging techniques used in depiction and evaluation of micro and nano sized objects. The imaging techniques included are: scanning electron microscopy, helium ion microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, confocal microscopy and x-ray tomography.

Each imaging technique includes:

  1. Introduction lecture explaining the operational principle.
  2. Laboratory session with hands-on imaging of typical nano and/or micro scale samples.
  3. Dialogue-lecture on how to prepare the imaging data and write the lab report.
  4. Writing of lab report.

At the end of the course a Concluding Seminar is held with presentations and Q&A on each imaging technique.  

Learning outcomes

The student has gained a basic understanding of the principles of operation for the introduced imaging techniques: scanning electron microscopy, helium ion microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, confocal microscopy and x-ray tomography.

The student has gained understanding of the difference in sample properties that can be imaged with different techniques.

The student has acquired hands-on experience from imaging of appropriate samples with the above mentioned imaging techniques.

The student has the knowledge to choose the best imaging method for a certain nano or micro scale sample. 

Study materials

Lecture notes, website, articles, videos, etc.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Lectures, labworks, reports and seminars
Time of teaching:
Period 2, Period 1
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English

Teaching