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Glossary terms about Scanning Electron Microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscopy

A technique: the use of a scanning electron microscope.

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Applications and practical uses - what the SEM can do

Scanning electron microscopy is a remarkably versatile technique. 

Background information - What is scanning electron microscopy?

Fundamentally and functionally, electron microscopes are in many ways analogous to their optical counterparts (light microscopes: LM). 

Concepts - introduction

The most important concept in scanning electron microscopy is the use of electrons. 

Conventional (high vacuum) scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

 

Focused ion beam (FIB) technology

The sample can be sectioned or shaped with the ion beam while it is being monitored by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). 

History

 

Introduction - aims and learning outcomes

Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) Calcium carbonate (commonly found in chalk) is present in egg shells, snail shells, and the shells of many small marine organisms. Practice scanning electron microscopy using a virtual SEM  

Practical uses for the SEM

Scanning electron microscopy is used in all scientific fields, in engineering, archaeology and even in art. 

Recommended reading

Google Books… Goldstein, Joseph. Scanning electron microscopy and x-ray microanalysis, 3rd ed. 

Scanning electron microscopy in practice

 

Variable Pressure or Low Vacuum scanning electron microscopy (LVSEM)