Course title
2M9943001
Fundamentals of electron microscopy

 SHIMOJO Masayuki Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course content
This course involves the theory of electron microscopy and related physics.
Purpose of class
The purpose of this class is to understand the basic theory of electron microscopy.
Goals and objectives
  1. To understand the mathematical expression of waves.
  2. To understand the structures of electron microscopes.
  3. To understand the imaging theory in electron microscopy.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 small exam final report Total.
1. 10% 30% 40%
2. 5% 20% 25%
3. 5% 30% 35%
Total. 20% 80% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction
Overview of electron microscopes 		Read the syllubus 10minutes
2． Amplitude, phase, wave length and wave number of waves. Review the trigonometric functions 180minutes
3． Wave nature of electrons. Study the properties of elemental particles 180minutes
4． Mathematical expression of waves. Review Euler's formula 180minutes
5． Fourier transformation and convolution operations. Review mathematics, such as integrations 180minutes
6． Propagation and interference of waves. Review the calculation methods for complex numbers 180minutes
7． Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffractions. Review the Huygens–Fresnel principle 180minutes
8． Structure of electron microscopes (1)
electron gun, condenser lens 		Study the types of electron microscopes 180minutes
9． Structure of electron microscopes (2)
imaging lens, aperture 		Study the principles of electron microscopes 180minutes
10． Interactions between electron and substance. Review the structure of atoms 180minutes
11． Mathematical expression of lens. Study the aberrations of lenses 180minutes
12． Transmission electron microscopy. Study the structure of optical microscopes 180minutes
13． Scanning electron microscopy. Study the types of electron guns 180minutes
14． Submission of term paper, and related explanations. Review all the content of this course 480minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Report (80%) and some exercises in the lecture (20%)
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
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Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
E. J. Kirkland, "Advanced Computing in Electron Microscopy", Springer
D. B. Williams and C. B. Carter, "Transmission electron microscopy", Kluwer academic / Plenum publishers
Prerequisites
N/A
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Regionally-oriented
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Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
N/A
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Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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