Device and method for the examination of samples in a non-vacuum environment using a scanning electron microscope
US6992300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2237/2807
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A chamber suitable for use with a scanning electron microscope. The chamber comprises at least one aperture sealed with a membrane. The membrane is adapted to withstand a vacuum, and is transparent to electrons and the interior of the chamber is isolated from said vacuum. The chamber is useful for allowing wet samples including living cells to be viewed under an electron microscope.
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