There is a vast variety of contemporary surface analysis methods that you can use for your research. If you are not sure which one is right for you, or if you want to obtain the right information about different surface analysis techniques, then this course is for you!
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Methods of Surface Analysis
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Approx. 21 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English, Russian
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English
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National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI” is one of the most recognized technical universities in Russia. It is the only research nuclear university in Russia. The aim of the university existence is preparing the specialists for nuclear industry, science, information technology and other high-tech sectors of Russian economy.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Introduction
Module 1 gets the students familiar with the main features of modern surface analysis methods and values, which they could provide. Question-answer concept. An interesting correlation between analytical spot size and composition accuracy is shown and explained.
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 11 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Introduction to Methods of Surface Analysis20m
1 practice exercise
Training test30m
2 hours to complete
Particle Diagnostics. Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)
This module deals with methods which utilize heavy particles (protons and other ions) as primary bombarding particles. In SIMS sputtering yield is being analyzed, giving great information on surface composition.
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 29 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
4 videos
SIMS: Examples5m
SIMS: Results Interpretation. Part 18m
SIMS: Results Interpretation. Part 27m
3 readings
SIMS - Basic Principles and Components20m
SIMS - Examples20m
SIMS - Results Interpretaion20m
2 practice exercises
Training test30m
Qiuz Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)30m
5 hours to complete
Particle Diagnostics. Rutherford Backscattering
This module deals with methods which utilize heavy particles (protons and other ions) as primary bombarding particles. In a family of RBS, ERD and partially NRA methods simple Newtonian laws of elastic collisions lead to a precise knowledge of surface composition. A tiny bit of nuclear physics is present in the NRA method though it shares basic principles with RBS and ERD.
5 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 52 min), 5 readings, 4 quizzes
6 videos
RBS: Results Interpretation. Part 16m
RBS: Results Interpretation. Part 25m
RBS: More Examples, Actual Apparatus10m
Elastic Recoil Detection11m
Nuclear Reaction Analysis9m
5 readings
Rutherford Back Scattering Spectroscopy20m
RBS - Results Interpretation20m
RBS - More Examples, Actual Apparatus20m
Elastic Recoil Detection20m
Nuclear Reaction Analysis20m
4 practice exercises
Quiz Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS)30m
Quiz Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ERDA)30m
Training test30m
Quiz Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ERDA)30m
4 hours to complete
Electron Diagnostics. Spectroscopy
These methods use an electron beam as primary. Knowing the all the atoms have their signature band structure on can use that knowledge to identify the elements with AES and EDS methods. They both need a primary electron beam and they both rely on creating vacancies in the core energy leveles and filling of these vacancies with higher level electrons. In AES Auger electron energies are measured as they are emitted from the specimen. In EDS characteristic X-ray photon energies are measured. Both give information on the sample composition though in a different way, yet having the same starting processes.
4 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 51 min), 6 readings, 3 quizzes
6 videos
Auger Spectroscopy: Analysis and Interpretation of Results, Examples12m
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy11m
EDS: Examples4m
EDS: Actual Device Components6m
EDS: Quantitative Analysis7m
6 readings
Auger Spectroscopy - Operating Principles, Facility Scheme20m
Auger Spectroscopy - Analysis and Interpretation of Results, Examples20m
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy20m
EDS - Examples20m
EDS - Actual Device Components20m
EDS - Quantitative Analysis20m
3 practice exercises
Quiz Auger Spectroscopy30m
Training test30m
Quiz Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy30m
6 hours to complete
Electron Diagnostics. Microscopy
One could not mention electron microscopes when talking about electron diagnostics. TEM and SEM are discussed, and their basic principles exposed. Methods of obtaining better quality images are shown.
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 88 min), 9 readings, 3 quizzes
9 videos
TEM: Facility Scheme7m
TEM: Working Regimes, Examples, Aberrations10m
TEM: Sample Preparation8m
SEM: Basic Principles12m
SEM: Registered Signals9m
SEM: Basic Parameters11m
SEM: Depth of Field5m
SEM: Image Resolution and Beam Size13m
9 readings
Transmission Electron Microscopy20m
TEM - Facility Scheme20m
TEM - Working Regimes, Examples, Aberrations20m
TEM - Sample Preparation20m
SEM - Basic Principles20m
SEM - Registered Signals20m
SEM - Basic Parameters20m
SEM - Depth of Field20m
SEM - Image Resolution and Beam Size20m
3 practice exercises
Quiz Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)30m
Training test30m
Quiz Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM METHODS OF SURFACE ANALYSIS
by RAJul 28, 2020
A great intermediate course on Surface analysis techniques using various microscopes and spectroscopic techniques. A great deal of knowledge for people belonging to materials science background.
by UZApr 13, 2020
It was a fun course with lot of critical thinking involved. Methods and their uses are given in great detail, which would definitely prove helpful when using the instrument practically.
by NEApr 28, 2020
Very good for researchers, those who are finding difficulty in choosing right tool for surface analysis. Instructor was good and content also with right graphic, makes interesting.
by ASMay 18, 2020
It was very informative and I am happy to competed this wonderful course. Very point to point effort done by Coursera and MEPhI.
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