Speakers
Description
Muhammad Farooq Saleem, PhD, Anna Hercog, MSc Eng.
The lecture provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Cryogenic Transmission Electron Microscopy (Cryo-TEM). It covers the operating principles, physical foundations, and main components of the TEM, along with its imaging modes, analytical techniques, and methods of data interpretation. Attention is given to proper sample preparation, essential for obtaining high-resolution and reliable results. The second part focuses on Cryo-TEM, discussing its fundamental concepts, technical requirements, and advantages for studying samples in their native, hydrated state. The lecture also presents the process of cryo-sample preparation, typical data analysis, and the wide range of scientific applications of Cryo-TEM in materials science, biology, and nanotechnology.