Participants will receive theoretical and hands-on training in electron imaging and X-ray spectroscopy for application to planetary samples. This training opportunity is targeted at approximately 5 participants and will focus on increasing the availability of these skills for planetary research.

Electron microbeam imaging and analysis are now standard and crucial techniques in geologic and planetary sample science. Thanks to affordable desktop SEMs, which can now be found in numerous labs, these techniques are becoming available to more users. The LPI will offer a training workshop in basic theory and hands-on use of SEM techniques using its Phenom XL desktop SEM. This training will be aimed at novice and intermediate SEM users, with the goal of increasing their ability to work independently on planetary samples and pass acquired skills on to others at their institutions.