San Joaquin Delta College

The unique two-year program in Microscopy is offered to those students who, upon graduation, wish to find employment as technical support persons operating microscopes, doing sample preparation and interpretation, or in technical sales and marketing.

Link: San Joaquin Delta College

Madison Area Technical College

The Electron Microscopy program is a two-year program in which students learn to operate electron microscopes and related equipment, both scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM). The program includes preparation of biological and material samples, communication skills, computer-image processing, X-ray microanalysis, and maintenance of electron microscopes and related equipment.

Link: Madison Area Technical College

Microscopy Listserver

The Microscopy Listserver/Mailreflector System is a telecommunication (Email) based discussion forum giving members of the scientific community a centralized Internet address to which questions/comments/answers in the various fields of Microscopy or Microanalysis can be rapidly distributed to a list of (subscribed) individuals by electronic mail.

Link: Microscopy Listserver

ESEM Development and its Future

Dr. Danilatos has been pioneering the developement of the ESEM since 1978. This is his description of Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy and list of publications.

Link: ESEM Development and its Future

The Early History and Development of The Scanning Electron Microscope

Link: The Early History and Development of The Scanning Electron Microscope

The Development of the Electron Microscope and of Electron Microscopy

From Nobel Lectures, Physics 1981-1990, Editor-in-Charge Tore Frängsmyr, Editor Gösta Ekspång, World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore, 1993

Link: The Development of the Electron Microscope and of Electron Microscopy

Dennis Kunkel Microscopy

Dennis, well known for his scanning electron microscope images, also has an Image Library that includes stunning polarized light microscope images of drugs, vitamins, hormones, amino acids, proteins, and other crystalline specimens.

From: Dennis Kunkel Microscopy, Inc.
Link: Dennis Kunkel Microscopy

Images from SEMs and TEMS

Link: Images from SEMs and TEMS

France Bourély Microspace Photographer

Stunning scanning electron microscope images taken by France Bourély. France is a scientist, an artist, and explorer. Her images capture both the beauty of the wonderment of the microscopic world

From: Gallery of France Bourély
Link: France Bourély Microspace Photographer

FEI Company's Owner Image Contest

Images submitted to FEI's users image contest.

From: FEI Company
Link: FEI Company's Owner Image Contest

FEI Image Gallery

Scanning and transmission electron microscope images from FEI company.

From: FEI Company
Link: FEI Image Gallery

Electron Microscope

Basic introduction from Wiki.

Link: Electron Microscope

Electron Microscopy for Dummies

An overview that includes electron microscope techniques, specimen preparation, cryo, Single Particle Reconstruction

Link: Electron Microscopy for Dummies

Scanning Electron Microscope Basics

A detailed interactive animation that illustrate the basics of imaging in the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

Link: Scanning Electron Microscope Basics

Introduction to Electron Microscopy

Read the FEI booklet "An Introduction to Electron Microscopy", an excellent resource on electron microscopy and nanotechnology for students and teachers

From: FEI Company
Link: Introduction to Electron Microscopy

LT-SEM of Snow Crystals

Low Temperature Scanning Electron Microscope image

Link: LT-SEM of Snow Crystals

Electron Microscopy of Foods and Microorganisms

facinating site on the scanning electron microscopy of foods and food born bacteria. Images and articles from several microscopist are included.

Link: Electron Microscopy of Foods and Microorganisms

Charles Oatley: Pioneer of scanning electron microscopy

Charles Oatley stands with Manfred von Ardenne as one of the two great pioneers of scanning electron microscopy. Oatley's pioneering work led directly to the launch of the world's first series production instrument - the Stereoscan - in 1965.

Link: Charles Oatley: Pioneer of scanning electron microscopy

Electron microscope (FESEM)

Includes technical introduction to scanning and transmission electron microscopy with emphasise on FESEM and image gallery.

Link: Electron microscope (FESEM)

Electron Microscopy

The goal of this site is to explain the basics of most electron microscopy methods without giving too much of the complex theory and mathematics behind it. Thus, reading these pages can in no way substitute the study of textbooks.

Link: Electron Microscopy

How Scanning Electron Microscopes Work

From: HowStuffWorks
Link: How Scanning Electron Microscopes Work

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Link: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

SEM: Scanning Electron Microscope A to Z – Basic Knowledge for Using the SEM

An Ebook that includes the basic principals of operation, image display, the role of secondary and backscattered electron detectors, and the vacuum system. Further explanation of the SEM includes edge effect, the influence of accelerating voltage, the illumination effect of secondary and backscatter electron detectors, techniques for improving image resolution, benefits of different types of electron guns, elemental analysis, and sample preparation.

From: JEOL USA, Inc.
Link: SEM: Scanning Electron Microscope A to Z – Basic Knowledge for Using the SEM

SEM Q&A

A compilation of frequently asked questions received by the JEOL staff during demonstrations and training. Such as: how to mount powder samples, selecting the accelerating voltage, stereoscopic observation techniques, and more.

From: JEOL USA, Inc.
Link: SEM Q&A

Nanomagnetic Imaging

NIST researchers have developed a modified form of scanning electron microscopy that can reveal the magnetic characteristics of such a surface without disturbing the magnetization.

Link: Nanomagnetic Imaging

New development in FESEM Technology

The development of the scanning electron microscope and technological improvements to the original design.

From: Carl Zeiss NTS SAS
Link: New development in FESEM Technology

Learning Resources from FEI

Learn about the basics and capabilities of electron microscopy.

From: FEI Company
Link: Learning Resources from FEI

SEM Course Notes

Scanning Electron Microscopy course notes covers the basics of electron beam formation and sample interactions.

Link: SEM Course Notes

The Virtual Microscope

The Virtual Microscope, which is available for free download supports functionality from electron, light, and scanning probe microscopes, datasets for these instruments, training materials to learn more about microscopy, and other related tools.

Link: The Virtual Microscope

Electron Microscopy on the WWW

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