This course aims at giving a general introduction into the various techniques available on the Tecnai microscopes and to provide the course participants with a workable knowledge of several advanced techniques for life science applications. Due to the wide scope of the course, participants are invited to select topics before hand, according to their own personal field of interest. The course may cover topics as cryo electron microscopy, low dose imaging, micro analysis, digital imaging and image filtering. Physical backgrounds of the different techniques will be explained. Lectures will cover the particular microscope and hardware setup, relevant parameters and essential alignments.
Practical exercises aim towards alignment and optimisation of imaging and performance parameters.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own samples. The following topics can be covered during the course. The actual course contents will, however, depend on the interest of the participants. Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of conventional TEM imaging, and at least 6 months of hands on experience on a Tecnai microscope is required. Some knowledge of the topics is recommended, though not essential.