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/ˌskænɪŋ ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑn ˈmikrɑsˌkɑpi/ · scan·ning e·lec·tron mi·cra·scop·y
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- A technique used to produce high-resolution images of the surface of a material by scanning the surface with a focused beam of electrons. The researchers used scanning electron microscopy to study the structure of the nanoparticles.
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- A type of microscope that uses a focused beam of electrons to produce high-resolution images of the surface of a material. The scanning electron microscope was essential for the discovery of the new material's properties.
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- A scientific instrument used for scanning electron microscopy. The scanning electron microscope was calibrated before use to ensure accurate results.
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Did you know? The first scanning electron microscope was developed by the German engineer Manfred von Ardenne in the 1930s, and it revolutionized the field of materials science by allowing researchers to study the surface properties of materials at the nanoscale.