2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Science Department of Physics Graduate major in Physics
Special Topics in Physics XII
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Physics
- Instructor(s)
- Xiuzhen Yu
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- -
- Course Code
- PHY.P593
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- May 29, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The electron microscope is an indispensable tool for the advancement of science and technology, as it enables visualization of the nanoscopic world. It contributes extensively to the understanding of condensed matter physics, the development of advanced materials, and applications in nanotechnology. In particular, advancements in cryo-electron microscopy and time-resolved electron microscopy have significantly impacted the elucidation of quantum phenomena. This course aims to provide students with exposure to and a deeper understanding of state-of-the-art evaluation techniques in physics research.
Course description and aims
In the lecture, students will learn about the geometric optics of electron beams, the interaction between electrons and matter, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), advanced electron microscopy techniques, measurements of emergent quantum properties, and next-generation microscopy technologies. By engaging with these topics, students will deepen their understanding of cutting-edge evaluation techniques in physics research.
Keywords
electron microscopy
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
We will start with the basics of electron microscopy and introduce scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM), advanced electron microscopy techniques, and the development of measurements in emergent quantum properties.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Geometric optics of electron beams | It will be given in the lecture. |
| Class 2 | Electron-matter interactions | It will be given in the lecture. |
| Class 3 | Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) | It will be given in the lecture. |
| Class 4 | (Scanning)Transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) | It will be given in the lecture. |
| Class 5 | Advanced electron microscopy techniques | It will be given in the lecture. |
| Class 6 | Characterizations of emergent quantum properties | It will be given in the lecture. |
| Class 7 | Perspective next-generation microscopy technologies | It will be given in the lecture. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Not specified
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Distribution of Lecture Materials
Evaluation methods and criteria
Based on a term paper
Related courses
- PHY.P693 1-0-0
Prerequisites
Not specified
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
yu_x[at]riken.jp
Office hours
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