Structural Analysis of Materials
Introduction to transmission electron microscopy of materials covering imaging, diffraction, and microanalysis for structural analysis.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.06 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.64 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.40 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Use ray optics and Fourier optics to explain the operating modes and major subsystems of a transmission electron microscope (TEM)
Apply electron diffraction theory and electron scattering theory to predict or simulate the results of the interaction of a high energy electron beam with a material, depending on the material’s crystal structure, microstructure, composition, and bonding
Predict the outcome of TEM experiments including imaging, diffraction, and spectroscopy, given appropriate data about the material’s composition, crystal structure, microstructure, and interatomic bonding and information about the TEM experimental conditions
Analyze experimental TEM data, including images, diffraction patterns, and spectra, to determine the material’s crystal structure, microstructure, composition, or bonding, and the TEM experimental conditions, as appropriate
Identify common artifacts in TEM data including images, diffraction patterns, and spectra and explain their origins
Design a TEM experimental plan to address a research problem in structure of materials
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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.06 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.64 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.40 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
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Topics
- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of materials
- Imaging, diffraction, and microanalysis techniques
- Ray optics and Fourier optics in TEM operation
- Electron diffraction and scattering theory
- Determining crystal structure, microstructure, composition, and bonding
Skills
- Explain TEM operating modes and subsystems using ray and Fourier optics
- Apply electron diffraction and scattering theory to predict beam-material interactions
- Predict outcomes of TEM imaging, diffraction, and spectroscopy experiments
- Analyze TEM data to determine material properties and experimental conditions
- Identify and explain common artifacts in TEM data
- Design TEM experimental plans for materials research problems
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