Microscopes Flashcards
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Electron microscope
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Fires beam of electrons at specimen
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Light microscope
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Uses glass to refract light rays and produce an image which is magnified.
Resolution limit is 200 nm
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T-E-M
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Transition electron microscope
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How does a tem microscope work
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Specimen requires stain before they can become visible
These stains include heavy metals
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What does sem stand for
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Scanning electron microscope