Methods of Surface Analysis

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Approx. 21 hours to complete

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

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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!

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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Sadovsky Yaroslav
National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
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