Portable high resolution scanning electron microscope column using permanent magnet electron lenses
US6057553A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2237/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A detachable, portable SEM column that is easily disconnected from the electron gun assembly and specimen chamber of the system, allowing different column designs to be used in a given SEM system. As an alternate design, the electron gun and column are configured as a single detachable, portable assembly. The column of the present invention contains a condenser lens and an objective lens, both designed employing permanent magnet elements for primary field generation. Relatively small coils are used for scanning and precise adjustment of focus.
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