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Virtual Lab: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
University of Virginia
             
 
© 2003-Present, John C. Bean
 
This webpage describes our scanning electron microscope (SEM). It includes detailed depictions of how the electron beam is focused and used to create hugely magnified images of experimental specimens.

To start this tour, click the "Next Scene" button at the bottom of this page.

To navigate further, use the buttons at the bottom of the page. (You can also move between scenes by using your keyboard’s arrows, and then play movies by clicking enter/return).

At any point, you can jump ahead by clicking an icon above the picture.

To see related webpages on this website, click the "Related Pages" button above.

 
 
 
 
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