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scanning electron microscope |
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scanning electron microscope [′skan·iŋ i′lek‚trän ′mī·krə‚skōp]
(electronics) A type of electron microscope in which a beam of electrons, a few hundred angstroms in diameter, systematically sweeps over the specimen; the intensity of secondary electrons generated at the point of impact of the beam on the specimen is measured, and the resulting signal is fed into a cathode-ray-tube display which is scanned in synchronism with the scanning of the specimen. Abbreviated SEM. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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