Welcome form the Program Committee

Abstract

Microscopy and Microanalysis 2006 will be the premiere meeting of the year for scientists and technologists interested in learning about the latest advances in applications and techniques for the analysis of a broad range of materials in the biological and physical sciences, as well as nano- and bio-technology. M&M-2006 will again host the largest commercial exhibition of microscopy and microanalysis equipment and related accessories in the world. In addition to the usual sponsoring societies, the Microscopy Society of America (MSA), and the Microbeam Analysis Society (MAS), the International Metallographic Society (IMS) will again be a co-sponsoring society for the meeting. We are also fortunate that the Microscopical Society of Canada/Société de Microscopie du Canada (MSC/SMC) will also be co-sponsoring the meeting this year. The M&M-2006 Executive Program Committee, comprised of co-chairs from each of the sponsoring societies, has put together a comprehensive scientific program that will encompass the state-of-the art in microscopy and microanalysis in 2006, and we look forward to welcoming you to Navy Pier!

3D Microanalysis of Biological Specimen Using FIB SEM

“…Focused ion beam scanning electron microscopy (FIB SEM) has been used to produce high resolution 3D imaging of biological samples at 2 nm -5 nm lateral resolution and 20 nm -30 nm in axial resolution [2,3]. Additionally, FIB SEM combined with energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (EDS) can provide 3D elemental information about the sample [4,5]. This ability to collect SEM resolution 3D structural data supplemented by chemical information can greatly enhance our understanding of biological processes.…”

Recent Advances in 3D Materials Characterization using DualBeams

“…More recently, the introduction of DualBeam 3D-EBSD has allowed for a better understanding of grain shape and size distribution, for better material performance prediction [5]. Some early work on the study of complex localized corrosion has also nicely demonstrated the potential of DualBeam 3D chemical analysis [6].…”