SEM Masterclass #8: Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

This masterclass is your gateway to mastering scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) on the Phenom Pharos – a field emission desktop SEM. You’ll learn about detection modes, sample preparation, and optimization techniques for high quality imaging.

Key Highlights of the Masterclass

• Understanding detection modes
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of different STEM detection modes: bright field (BF), dark field (DF), and high angle annular dark field (HAADF)
• Learn how each mode contributes to the visualization of sample features and composition.
• Sample prep mastery
• Discover best practices for preparing samples for STEM analysis
• Preserve the integrity and features of samples, ensuring clear and detailed imaging
• Image optimization strategies
• Understand how to adjust various parameters for the clearest, most informative images