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Original post date (Japanese version): April 15, 2024
To all campus users
We will be holding a TEM workshop as detailed below. Those who wish to attend should apply using the form below.
Application Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXmObwfPMLNeBsoh8zTK2qUWeR0TF3s_4ZNZpGXC9DCEGkMQ/viewform
Request
- Please apply together as a laboratory.
- Applications through this form are limited to those within the university.
Introduction
At the time of the interest survey, we expected a maximum of about 10 participants, but we have received a large number of requests through the preliminary survey. We sincerely apologize, but we will limit the number of participants for the technical training as described below.
Regarding Capacity Limits
- For this term’s workshop, due to the nature of the technical training, the number of simultaneous participants is set to 3. Additionally, due to machine time and staff availability, it will be conducted in a total of 4 groups (12 people in total).
- To allow as many people as possible to participate, we will limit technical training participants to 1 person per laboratory.
- If there are many applicants, please understand in advance that based on the efficiency of the workshop and urgency, you may be asked to take the next regular workshop (scheduled for Oct-Dec) or individual training.
- There is no capacity limit for the initial guidance, so we ask that anyone planning to use the equipment directly attend (the content of the initial guidance is the same regardless of the equipment or license difficulty, so if you attend this time, you do not need to participate in future workshops).
Regarding Initial Guidance
Date April 24, 13:00-16:00 (On-site: Venue: IMR)
Target Audience
- Those participating in this workshop’s practical training (Mandatory)
- Those planning to attend future workshops (Recommended)
- Those using equipment managed by our facility through technical assistance/agency (Recommended)
- Those who are already using the equipment but wish to take the course
- Anyone else is welcome to participate.
- We plan to make the initial guidance available for online viewing at a later date (Schedule TBD).
Content
- Regarding the use of equipment in the Division of Analytical Electron Microscopy, IMR (Applications, fees, machine time reservations, license system, etc.)
- Regarding practical training
- TEM Basics (Lecture)
*The content will be the same for other equipment and higher-level license training planned in the future.
In-Lab Training and Individual License Certification
- Users who have obtained a license can conduct training within the scope of their license for members of their laboratory during their own machine time.
- Those who have completed in-lab training can obtain a license by taking a certification exam.
- Please apply for individual certification exams during requested observation or witnessed observation machine time.
“Workshop Implementation Guidelines (JEM-2100plus: Basic License)”
Schedule
- Initial Guidance: April 24, 13:00-16:00
- Technical Training: May 7 – June 28 (Every Tue-Fri, 10:00-17:00, including reserve days)
- Depending on the training content, it may finish early (practice is allowed within the scheduled time).
Number of Participants
- Practical Training: 3 people x 4 groups (1 group per day, 1 person per lab)
- However, there is no limit for the initial guidance
Detailed Schedule
Initial Guidance: 4/24
Session 1: 5/7-10: Fundamentals 1: Safety, facilities, specimen mounting, basic operations (up to electron beam generation)
Session 2: 5/14-17: Fundamentals 2: Basic operations (adjustments made on the screen)
Session 3: 5/21-24: Beginner 1: Basic adjustments and CCD camera (observation/photography)
Session 4: 5/28-31: Beginner 2: Basic TEM observation (parallel beam)
Session 5: 6/4-7: Beginner 3: Basic STEM observation (convergent beam) *
Session 6: 6/11-14: Beginner 4: Independent training
Session 7: 6/18-21: Beginner 5: License certification exam
Reserve days: 6/25-28
*Because the EDS is currently broken, if it is difficult to conduct training during the period, some content may be omitted or changed.
“Future Plans”
July-September
- JEM-2100plus: Standard Training
- JEM-ARM200F: Basic Training (Requires JEM-2100plus: Basic License)
October-December
- JEM-2100plus: Basic Training
January-March 2025
- JEM-ARM200F: Standard Training (Requires JEM-ARM200F: Basic License)
Application Deadline: April 20 (Sun) (For practical training participation)
- Participation on the day is allowed for the initial guidance only
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