Gatan, Inc: Training

EELS & EFTEM Analysis – Level I

Gatan Inc.
Pleasanton, California
April 15 - 18, 2008

School fee: $1275.00 US Dollars

Overview

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reveals details of natural and man-made structures at the micrometer, nanometer, and even sub-nanometer scale. Energy-filtered TEM (EFTEM) and electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) are the ideal analytical partners to reveal the composition of these structures at the high spatial resolution provided by TEM in both the conventional and scanned (STEM) imaging modes.

This course provides a thorough grounding in the basic theory and practice of EELS imaging and analysis in the TEM using Gatan hardware and software systems. No prior experience with EELS, EFTEM, or Gatan systems is assumed. A general familiarity with TEM instrumentation and techniques is strongly encouraged but not mandatory; allowances will be made to address the needs individual students. In general, this course is recommended for TEM users with less than one year’s experience with Gatan analytical TEM products. By the end of the course, participants can expect to be able to operate Gatan hardware and software on a routine basis and carry out basic EELS analysis and EFTEM mapping.

Topics

Fundamentals of EELS and energy-filtered imaging in TEM
Principles of operation of Gatan EFTEM and EELS systems
Optimization of EFTEM and EELS data acquisition
Quantification of elemental composition
Other information provided by EFTEM/EELS and how best to extract it
Use of EELS signals to form maps of elemental and chemical composition
EFTEM and STEM EELS spectrum imaging techniques
Applications to biological and physical science specimens

Format

Each day’s activities include two 1-hour lectures, two 90-minute demonstration labs, and two 90-minute practical lab periods. Lab sessions are split evenly between data acquisition techniques in the TEM lab and data analysis procedures at off-line computer workstations running the latest Gatan Microscopy Suite (GMS) software.

The instructional staff is largely drawn from experienced analytical TEM specialists at Gatan. At least one outside speaker will be invited to round out the program. The practical lab periods, supervised by Gatan staff, provide participants the opportunity for hands-on practice with EELS and EFTEM techniques. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own documented and non-proprietary specimens for this purpose.

A full range of Gatan EFTEM and EELS instrumentation and software will be available during the course, featuring the GIF Tridiem energy filter with STEMPack plus limited access to an Enfina dedicated spectrometer. The GIF Tridiem/STEMPack systems are mounted to a JEOL 2010 column with FasTEM and an FEI Tecnai 20 (both with LaB6 electron sources) in our application demo lab in Pleasanton.

Registration

To register on-line, click here.

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.

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