CANCELLED
TEM Specimen Preparation
High resolution image of
InAs/GaAs superlattice (10 periods) on GaAs substrate prepared in the
University of Michigan PIPS with the new Cold Stage option.
Gatan Inc.
Pleasanton, California
April 28-30, 2008
School Fee: $1,275.00 US Dollars; or $1,700.00 US when taken with SEM Specimen Preparation School.
Gatan Inc.
Pleasanton, California
April 28-30, 2008
School Fee: $1,275.00 US Dollars; or $1,700.00 US when taken with SEM Specimen Preparation School.
Overview
Hands on course designed to instruct the art and science of TEM specimen preparation using Broad Beam milling. The course concentrates on various ion milling techniques now available and demonstrates methods by which excellent TEM specimens can be produced from almost any material. Special attention will be given to the preparation of cross-sections through surfaces and interfaces. The materials used in the laboratory sessions will include semiconductors, metals, ceramics, and their combinations.
Topics
* Pre-preparation steps for producing plan-view, cross-sectional, powder, and fiber specimens
* TEM specimen disc preparation and mechanical disc grinding
* Dimple grinding and polishing
* Wedge polishing
* Automated polishing technique
* PIPS Low-angle and low-energy ion milling (down to 200eV)
* PIPS cool stage applications
* PIPS high resolution/high magnification CCD imaging system
Format
This
3-day course includes lectures by guest speakers, lab equipment
demonstrations and hands-on specimen preparation sessions. Students are
encouraged to bring their own sample materials in disc or bulk form.
Students will be divided into groups for the laboratory sessions based
on their interest in specimen types and materials. Gatan's complete
line of TEM specimen preparation equipment will be available:
* Ultrasonic Cutter
* Disc Grinder
* Cross-Sectioning Kit
* Dimple Grinder
* Wedge polisher (T-Tool) as well as the Precision Ion Polishing System (PIPS™) equipped with a CCD camera and the Gatan High-Resolution Ion Beam Coater
Prepared samples will be viewed in our on-site TEM labs on a JEOL 2010 or Philips Tecnai 20. Each student will receive a detailed binder covering course topics and lecture papers presented during the course.
* Ultrasonic Cutter
* Disc Grinder
* Cross-Sectioning Kit
* Dimple Grinder
* Wedge polisher (T-Tool) as well as the Precision Ion Polishing System (PIPS™) equipped with a CCD camera and the Gatan High-Resolution Ion Beam Coater
Prepared samples will be viewed in our on-site TEM labs on a JEOL 2010 or Philips Tecnai 20. Each student will receive a detailed binder covering course topics and lecture papers presented during the course.
Registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE: YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND CONFIRMED PURCHASE ORDER OR PAYMENT FOR THE TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE MUST BE RECEIVED 30 DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. IMPORTANT: If you do not receive confirmation from us within 48 hours of submitting your form, please contact John Hyun at: jhyun @gatan.com or 1.925.224.7340.
Gatan reserves the right to cancel any Gatan school due to low enrollment or for any other reason, at any time
Payment
To arrange payment of the registration fee for each school, please
contact your local Gatan Sales office to complete your registration.
For a listing of local offices, click here.
A completed school registration form and confirmed payment are required to secure your place in the school. The school registration fee includes all educational materials, daily breakfast and lunch at the Gatan Research and Development Facility, a certificate of completion, and a celebration dinner. Travel, accommodations, and other meals are not included.
A completed school registration form and confirmed payment are required to secure your place in the school. The school registration fee includes all educational materials, daily breakfast and lunch at the Gatan Research and Development Facility, a certificate of completion, and a celebration dinner. Travel, accommodations, and other meals are not included.
Location/Airports
Gatan is located in Pleasanton, California, a beautiful suburb approximately 40 miles east of San Francisco. The address is:
Gatan, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
5794 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
USA
Tel: 1.925.463.0200
Fax: 1.925.463.0204
Website: www.gatan.com
The closest airports are Oakland International, San Jose International and San Francisco International.
Accommodations
Course participants are responsible for making their own hotel
arrangements. Gatan recommends the Larkspur Landing Hotel, which is
approximately 1.3 miles from Gatan. Gatan school participants receive a
preferred rate of $106 USD/night (Studio Suite) and free 5 mile shuttle
service. We recommend making reservations at least 30 days before the
first day of the school. Please mention that you are a “Gatan visitor”
when you make your reservations.
To reserve your room at the Larkspur Landing on-line, click here.
Larkspur Landing
5535 Johnson Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Tel. (925) 463-1212
Rental Cars
The following companies have offices at all airports:
Avis (800) 331-1212
Budget (800) 527-0700
Dollar (800) 421-6878
Hertz (800) 654-3131
National (800) 227-7368
East Bay Shuttle Service - door-to-door airport service (800) 675-3278
Taking Public Transportation to Gatan?
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) offers regular service from San Francisco
International Airport and other main Bay Area locations to Pleasanton.
For complete information, visit www.bart.gov
VISA Requirements
If you are traveling to the Gatan Training School from a foreign country, please contact your local Department of Immigration to acquire all necessary information and documents regarding travel and education/study VISA policies. If required, we can provide Immigration with documentation of your participation in the Gatan Training School during your visit to the United States.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding Gatan Training Schools, please contact:
John Hyun
Marketing Communications Manager
Gatan, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
5794 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
USA
Tel: 1.925.224.7340
Fax: 1.925.463.0204
E-mail: jhyun@gatan.com
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