Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis

by Joseph Goldstein, Dale E. Newbury, David C. Joy

Providing acomprehensive introduction to the capabilities and use of scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and x-ray spectrometers, this highly acclaimed text emphasizes practical aspects of imaging and analysis for a broad audience of studentsand practitioners whose backgrounds span a wide range of science and technology. Topics discussed include user-controlled functions of scanning electron microscopes and x-ray spectrometers, the characteristics of electron beam - specimen interactions, image formation and interpretation, the use of x-rays for qualitative and quantitative analysis and the methodology for structural analysis using electron back-scatter diffraction. SEM sample preparation methods for hard materials, polymers, and biological specimens are covered in separate chapters. In addition, techniques for the elimination of charging in non-conducting specimens are detailed.

Thisthird edition has been extensively revised, including new sections on: Variable-pressure SEM, Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), Recent developments in x-ray detectors,

andexpanded coverage of: Low-voltage SEM, X-ray mapping, Specimen preparation.

The text has been used in educating over 3,000 students at the Lehigh Microscopy School SEM short course as well as thousands of undergraduate and graduate students at universities worldwide.

Genres: Physics

708 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 1981

About the author

Joseph Goldstein (born 1944) is one of the first American vipassana teachers (Fronsdal, 1998), co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) with Jack Kornfield and Sharon Salzberg, contemporary author of numerous popular books on Buddhism (see publications below), resident guiding teacher at IMS, and leader of retreats worldwide on insight (vipassana) and lovingkindness (metta) meditation.

While the majority of Goldstein's publications introduce Westerners to primarily Theravada concepts, practices and values, his 2002 work, "One Dharma", explored the creation of an integrated framework for the Theravada, Tibetan and Zen traditions.

Reviews

[Loukie Adlem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only the best book to have on hand in the SEM lab.

[Petr Polovodov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good reference for SEM scientists and engineers.

[Marissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

honestly the most difficult exam i have done and WOULD NOT RECOMMEND unless it is necessary for your degree 😘