Focus Ion Beam (FIB) is an extremely useful and powerful tool in physical/materials science, engineering, biological and medical sciences research. The AIM Lab at NanoCenter will be offering a short course in FIB during this winter break in February 2024 using our Tescan dual beam FIB/SEM system. The short course introduces the FIB for those with little or no prior experience. This course covers basic principles and knowledge of operating the FIB. In addition to lectures, there will be an emphasis on laboratory exercises that focus on instrument operation and practical applications.
Date: February 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2024
Lecture: 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Room: 1207 (Large Conference Room) in IREAP, ERF Build, or TBA.
Laboratory: Two hours/group/day (4 days, February 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2024)
Lab: FIB facility, Room 1237E, Kim Building
Limit: Maximum enrollment is 9 (3 lab groups, 3 persons per group)
Fee: $475 per person, $405 per person from the same research group. Fees
for non-UMD participants will be different. Please check with the
AIM Lab office.
Prerequisite: Must have SEM experience or permission from instructor.
To enroll, please fill out the application form and submit to AIM Lab office (1234 Kim Building) by 12:00 pm, January 29, 2024 (Monday) at room 1234 or 1237E, Kim Building. Students accepted into the class will be informed by email by Friday (02/02/2024).
For more information regarding the FIB short course, please contact Wen-An Chiou at AIM Lab, or 301-405-0541, or send an e-mail to wachiou@umd.edu.
Please note that all class participants must be fully vaccinated before attending the class. During the class/laboratory, the 4 Maryland protocols (mainly wear a properly fitted mask when required, keep your distance from others, and stay home if you are sick) will continue to follow.
