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Scanning electron microscope
Scanning electron microscope. Sample stage (centre) of a combined scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning auger microscope (SAM) and scanning probe microscope (SPM). The SEM scans a sample with a beam of electrons. The beam may be scattered off the sample or it may cause electrons to be emitted by it. These electrons are collected and translated into a three-dimensional image. The SAM can find the chemical composition of a sample on a microscopic scale. The SPM can image or alter material structures through the interaction of its probe with the materials surface. Photographed at the Centre for Nanoscale Science and Technology at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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This print showcases the cutting-edge technology of a combined scanning electron microscope (SEM), scanning auger microscope (SAM), and scanning probe microscope (SPM). Located at the Centre for Nanoscale Science and Technology at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this scientific instrument is revolutionizing our understanding of materials on a microscopic scale. In the center of the image, we see the sample stage where various samples can be placed for analysis. The SEM utilizes an electron beam to scan these samples, which can either scatter off or emit electrons from them. These emitted electrons are then collected and transformed into intricate three-dimensional images that reveal hidden details about their structure. The SAM component allows scientists to delve even deeper by identifying the chemical composition of each sample with incredible precision. This technique provides invaluable insights into material properties and aids in developing advanced technologies. Lastly, we have the SPM, which enables researchers to not only visualize but also manipulate material structures through its probing capabilities. By interacting with a surface at such a minuscule level, scientists can explore new possibilities for engineering materials with enhanced properties. This photograph captures both the complexity and elegance of these scientific techniques while highlighting their immense potential in advancing our understanding of physics and technology. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity in unraveling nature's mysteries on an atomic scale.
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