Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 

Workshop Highlights

Introduction and History of SEM

• Basics and evolution of Scanning Electron Microscopy

• Development of SEM in materials and life sciences

Principle of SEM

• Electron beam–sample interaction

• Secondary Electrons (SE) and Backscattered Electrons (BSE)

• Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) for elemental analysis

Sample Preparation Techniques

• Fixation methods for biological and material samples

• Coating techniques (gold, carbon)

• Proper mounting for high-quality imaging

Case Study

• Nanofiber imaging: surface morphology and structural analysis

Applications and Examples

• Materials science

• Biology and life sciences

• Forensics and geology

Program Particulars