Introduction to Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS)

If you can see it, you can analyze it! Features at the micro to nano scale as well as the distribution of components can help predict product performance. For this reason, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) are indispensable tools used in research and development, quality inspection and manufacturing across a wide variety of disciplines. This course will provide basic theory and an overview of today’s SEM and EDS technology. Types of SEMs will be discussed and how to choose the right SEM whether imaging at the macro or nano scale. Topics such as resolution (imaging and analytical), imaging detectors, automation, managing non-conductive samples and sample preparation will be touched upon. A variety of applications will be shown in areas such as: battery, additive manufacturing, pharma and nanoparticles etc.