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Methods of Surface Analysis

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Course Summary

This course teaches the methods of surface analysis, including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), and their applications in various fields.

Key Learning Points

Learn the principles and techniques of surface analysis
Apply surface analysis to different fields, including material science, biochemistry, and environmental science
Gain hands-on experience with surface analysis equipment

Learning Outcomes

Understand the principles and techniques of surface analysis
Apply surface analysis to various fields
Gain hands-on experience with surface analysis equipment

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics
Access to surface analysis equipment or a willingness to learn about it

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video Lectures
Hands-on Exercises

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Description

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!

This course describes the most widely used analysis methods in contemporary surface science. It presents the strengths and weaknesses of each method so that you can choose the one that provides you with the information you need. It also reviews what each method cannot give to you, as well as how to interpret the results obtained from each method. This course is filled with examples to help you become familiar with the graphs and figures obtained from common surface analysis methods. Each method is described in a similar way: basic principle, apparatus scheme, example results, special features, and actual device examples.

Outline

Introduction
Introduction to Methods of Surface Analysis
Introduction to Methods of Surface Analysis
Training test

Particle Diagnostics. Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)
SIMS: Basic Principles and Components
SIMS: Examples
SIMS: Results Interpretation. Part 1
SIMS: Results Interpretation. Part 2
SIMS - Basic Principles and Components
SIMS - Examples
SIMS - Results Interpretaion
Training test
Qiuz Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS)

Particle Diagnostics. Rutherford Backscattering
Rutherford Back Scattering Spectroscopy
RBS: Results Interpretation. Part 1
RBS: Results Interpretation. Part 2
RBS: More Examples, Actual Apparatus
Elastic Recoil Detection
Nuclear Reaction Analysis
Rutherford Back Scattering Spectroscopy
RBS - Results Interpretation
RBS - More Examples, Actual Apparatus
Elastic Recoil Detection
Nuclear Reaction Analysis
Quiz Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS)
Quiz Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ERDA)
Training test
Quiz Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ERDA)

Electron Diagnostics. Spectroscopy
Auger Spectroscopy: Operating Principles, Facility Scheme
Auger Spectroscopy: Analysis and Interpretation of Results, Examples
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
EDS: Examples
EDS: Actual Device Components
EDS: Quantitative Analysis
Auger Spectroscopy - Operating Principles, Facility Scheme
Auger Spectroscopy - Analysis and Interpretation of Results, Examples
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
EDS - Examples
EDS - Actual Device Components
EDS - Quantitative Analysis
Quiz Auger Spectroscopy
Training test
Quiz Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy

Electron Diagnostics. Microscopy
Transmission Electron Microscopy
TEM: Facility Scheme
TEM: Working Regimes, Examples, Aberrations
TEM: Sample Preparation
SEM: Basic Principles
SEM: Registered Signals
SEM: Basic Parameters
SEM: Depth of Field
SEM: Image Resolution and Beam Size
Transmission Electron Microscopy
TEM - Facility Scheme
TEM - Working Regimes, Examples, Aberrations
TEM - Sample Preparation
SEM - Basic Principles
SEM - Registered Signals
SEM - Basic Parameters
SEM - Depth of Field
SEM - Image Resolution and Beam Size
Quiz Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
Training test
Quiz Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

X-ray Diagnostics
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
XPS: Image Examples and Their Interpretation
XPS: Chemical Effects
XPS: Quantitative Analysis, Depth Profiling
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
XPS - Spectra Examples and Their Interpretation
XPS - Chemical Effects
XPS - Quantitative Analysis, Depth Profiling
Quiz X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)

Summary of User Reviews

Learn methods for surface analysis with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructors. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the practical approach to surface analysis.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and informative content
Knowledgeable instructors
Practical approach to surface analysis
Good pace and structure
Clear and concise explanations

Cons from User Reviews

Some sections may be too technical for beginners
Lack of hands-on practice
Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
Course material may not be applicable to all industries
Requires a significant time commitment

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