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This is an interactive animation that illustrates the basics of imaging in the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). It displays images of the external and internal components of the microscope, then provides animations of the electron emission and capture processes. Finally, the tutorial discusses how the digital signal produced by the Secondary Electron Detector (SED) is converted into grayscale pixels on a computer screen.
This resource is part of the Virtual Microscope project, which provides cost-free simulated scientific instrumentation for students and researchers worldwide as part of NASA's Virtual Laboratory initiative. Please note that this resource requires Flash. Editor's Note: See Related Materials for a link to the Virtual Microscope home page, with instructions for downloading free software to view and manipulate datasets produced by the project's high-resolution microscopes. Don't miss the links to additional animated tutorials on Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Fluorescence Light Microscopy (LM).
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Unit Title: Microscopy: Observing at the Nanoscale This animated tutorial illustrates the basics of SEM, scanning electron microscopy. View the internal & external components of the microscope, then explore how it uses electron emission and capture to create an image. Finally, watch as the animation shows how the digital signal is converted into grayscale pixels on a computer screen. Link to Unit:
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