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Scanning electron microscope

US7511271B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2005
Grant dateMar 31, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/2806
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A scanning electron microscope includes an irradiation optical system for irradiating an electron beam to a sample; a sample holder for supporting the sample, arranged inside a sample chamber; at least one electric field supply electrode arranged around the sample holder; and an ion current detection electrode.

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