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Difference Between AFM and STM

AFM and STM AFM refers to Atomic Force Microscope and STM refers to Scanning Tunneling Microscope. The development…

July 10, 2021 · Rajil TL
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SEM and TEM: what’s the difference?

Electron microscopes have emerged as a powerful tool for the characterization of a wide range of materials. Their…

July 10, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

What is Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) A typical SEM instrument, showing the electron column, sample chamber, EDS detector,…

July 10, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Transmission Electron Microscope

A Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) utilizes energetic electrons to provide morphologic, compositional and crystallographic information on samples. At a maximum…

July 10, 2021 · Rajil TL
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MICROSCOPE IMMERSION OIL EXPLAINED

WHY USE MICROSCOPE IMMERSION OIL? When light passes from a material of one refractive index to another (for…

July 10, 2021 · Rajil TL
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Resolving Power

The resolving power of an objective lens is measured by its ability to differentiate two lines or points in an…

July 10, 2021 · Rajil TL