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=== Overview ===
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Revision as of 11:21, 29 December 2009

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Overview

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The scanning electron microscope is used to image the surface of a conducting sample by scanning it with a high energy beam of electrons. Some SEMs have additional software enhancements than enable them to focus the beam on a photomask for E-beam lithography or are equipped for focused ion beam (FIB) milling. The SEM is a useful tool for photonics research because it reveals nano-scale surface features and topography that is critical to the performance of multi-layer devices.



See Wikipedia on Scanning Electron Microscope

Operation

Part 1 Tour and Sample Preparation

Part 2 Loading the Sample

Part 3 Setting the Working Distance

Part 4 Lens Alignment and Stigmation

Part 5 Moving the Stage and Imaging

Part 6 Changing the Sample and Shutdown


Training Manual for Sirion SEM[1]

Training Video on Hitachi 3500H SEM at GT MiRC

Significance