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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear, evidence-based answers to your electron microscopy questions—covering principles, applications, and troubleshooting.

 4D STEM analysis and mapping capability

4D STEM

4D STEM is the capture of a full 2D diffraction pattern at each pixel position in a STEM map

Cathodoluminescence (CL)

Cathodoluminescence

Unique insight into the chemical and electronic properties of materials at the microscopic level

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Cryo-EM

Observe biological specimens in their native environment at cryo-temperatures

Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD)

EBSD

Provides crystallographic orientation and phase information necessary to understand materials' microstructure-property relationships

Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS/EDX)

EDS/EDX

Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS/EDX) for elemental and compositional analysis

Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS)

 EELS and EFTEM

Electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy (EFTEM) for materials analysis

eaSI Spectrum Imaging

eaSI Spectrum Imaging

STEM experiments combined, synced, and linked

Imaging

Imaging

Award winning, high resolution imaging tools help you to understand ultrastructure of biological and inorganic specimens

In-situ

In-situ

Real-time observation of growth processes, chemical reactions and oxidation, irradiation effects, mechanical, magnetic, and ferroelectric properties

Integrated SEM

Integrated SEM

Integrated technologies combine multiple analytical techniques into unified systems that deliver comprehensive materials characterization

Micro x-ray fluorescence (micro-XRF)

Micro-XRF

Delivers high-resolution, non-destructive elemental analysis for diverse materials—ideal for layered, sensitive, or irregular samples

Python scripting

Python scripting

Enables flexible automation and advanced data analysis by leveraging open-source Python libraries within the electron microscopy environment

Software

Software

Empowers researchers to control, automate, and optimize electron microscopy workflows—integrating tools for precise, reproducible results

Specimen Preparation

Specimen Preparation

Enables precise, reproducible sample conditioning for electron microscopy—delivering high-quality cross-sections, surface finishes, and coatings

Wavelength dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (WDS)

WDS

Wavelength dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (WDS) for precise elemental identification and quantification

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