465: Advanced Electron Microscopy

Course Description

The primary focus of this course is to provide both the fundamental theory as well as hands on practice with the use of transmission electron microscopy for more adavanced imaging and diffraction experiments. The course will cover some of the more mathematical aspects of imaging and dynamical diffraction, as well as computer simulations.

A prerequisite for the class is an introductory course in Transmission Electron Microscopy such as 460, the undergraduate equivalent 360 or equivalent, with a good knowledge of basic kinematical theory as well as operation of a TEM.

Course Information

Syllabus

Teaching Assistant
Zachary Mansley
zacharymansley2021@u.northwestern.edu
Catalysis B19

Office Hours
Thursday 1-2 PM
Catalysis B19
*additional hours can be arranged via email

Lecture Notes

1. Imaging Notes
2. Diffraction Notes
3. Bloch Waves Notes
4. Phase Problem
5. Precession
6. Selected references: (Endnote file)
7. Other pdf files of powerpoints shown here
8. Video explanation of Fourier Transforms

Homework

Homework #1, due Monday Oct 7^th
Homework #2, due Monday Oct 21^st
Homework #3, due Monday Nov 4^th

Computer Assignments

Computer Assignment #1, due Monday Oct 14^th
Computer Assignment #2, due Monday Oct 28^th
Computer Assignment #3, due Monday Nov 11^th

Project

Plausible Projects here

Last Update: Sept 2019 ZM