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Scanning electron device

US4011450A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1975
Grant dateMar 8, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 16, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/24507
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A scanning electron device having means for creating an electric field for directing secondary electrons to a detecting means comprising auxiliary electrodes and power supplies therefor so as to increase both the output signal intensity and contrast obtained by the electron detector. The field is created by two or more auxiliary electrodes, said specimen being located near the lowest potential electrode.

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