Gatan, Inc: Training

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.

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.

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