Days of Electron Microscopy 2025

For the second time, the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology, the CEPLANT center, and the Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University are participating in the event. Together with students of a new master study programme Microscopy, we present the following preliminary program to the general public:

Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University, the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology with CEPLANT center invites you to the 3D screening "Villains or Heroes of Microverse 3D." The loop projection will be on the premises of the Botanic Garden's Greenhouses. This year it will be with spoken commentary. The entrance from Veveři will be opened for the duration of the event. The TESCAN GROUP, a.s. is the sponsor of this event.

Registration is not necessary. Suitable for the general public and families with children.

Meteorites - everyone has heard of them, and many people find them frightening. But did you know that the smallest of them - micrometeorites - can take the form of tiny magnetic spheres, only fractions of a millimeter in size? They're constantly hitting the Earth's surface, and their small size makes electron microscopy an excellent tool for studying them.

It's important to note that not every small, round, magnetic object you find is a heroic messenger from space! Even your neighbor might unknowingly send you a little magnetic "villain" from their workshop.

This lecture will cover micrometeorites, the common myths surrounding them, and the challenges involved in locating them.

The lecture will be devoted to the physical basics of electron microscopy for general public and high schoolers. Of course, there will be villains and heroes of all kinds, from microscopic ones to large, macroscopic ones.

Registration is not required. The lecture is intended for high school teachers, high schoolers, knowledgeable public, and science teachers. Only in CZECH.

A lecture with a quiz and experiments - Do you like physics? No? We do get it. Physics can be pretty snarky and sneaky. But its laws apply to everyone. See electron microscopy through the eyes of physics! The lecture will be accompanied by spectacular images, interesting experiments, and the chance to compete in a quiz. Stand up to treacherous physics and thrash it! Remember your cell phones.

Friday's program is designed for high school students. Reservations required for schools - tschmidtova(at)sci.muni.cz
Saturday's program is for the general public and families with children. Reservations are not necessary.

There are all kinds of bad guys and heroes in the labs. In our labs, plasma governs them all. With plasma, we can cover drill bits with "indestructible" film, force a drop of water to spill or escape from a surface, and change materials at their basic level within just a moment. You will see the results of our scientists' work not only with your own eyes but also with the detectors of an electron microscope.

Friday's program is designed for high school students. Reservations for schools required – tschmidtova(at)sci.muni.cz
Saturday's program is for the general public and families with children. Registration required – in preparation (each time for 12 people).

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