Tag: electron microscopy
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Atomic-scale imaging breakthrough with a compact SEM
A breakthrough in accessible atomic-scale imaging In a development that could reshape how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated a method to visualize atomic‑scale structures using a compact, low‑energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Led by Arthur Blackburn, co‑director of UVic’s Advanced Microscopy Facility, the team combines…
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Giant Leap in Tiny Worlds: UVic Researchers Enable Atomic Imaging with Low-Energy SEM
Groundbreaking advance brings atomic-scale imaging to compact microscopes In a development that could redefine what laboratories can achieve without investing in prohibitively expensive equipment, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated sub-Ångström imaging using a low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, shows that high-resolution, atomic-scale images are no longer…
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B.C. Researchers Make Giant Leap in Small World of Microscopic Imaging
A Small-Scale Breakthrough with Big Implications Researchers at the University of Victoria (UVic) have achieved a major milestone in electron microscopy, revealing atomic-scale structures with a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Published in Nature Communications, the work demonstrates sub-Ångström resolution using equipment traditionally deemed insufficient for such precision. The achievement promises to broaden access…
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UVic’s Electron Microscopy Breakthrough Enables Atomic-Scale Imaging with a Low-Energy SEM
UVic researchers unlock atomic-scale imaging using a compact SEM In a development that could redefine how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, a team at the University of Victoria (UVic) has achieved a major advance in electron microscopy. By combining a relatively affordable, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with cutting-edge computational techniques, they achieved…
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UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM
Breakthrough: High-Resolution Imaging on a Budget Researchers at the University of Victoria have achieved a groundbreaking advance in electron microscopy, demonstrating sub-Ångström resolution using a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). This achievement, published in Nature Communications, marks a significant shift in how scientists can visualize atomic-scale structures without relying on large, expensive equipment. Leading…
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UVic Researchers Break Atomic-Scale Imaging Barrier with Low-Energy SEM Breakthrough
Overview: A New Era for Atomic-Scale Imaging Scientists at the University of Victoria have announced a landmark advancement in electron microscopy that could reshape how researchers study matter at the smallest scales. By pairing a compact, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with advanced computational techniques, the UVic team has achieved sub-Ångström resolution — less than…
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Cryo-imaging Breakthrough Reveals Thick Biological Structures with Greater Clarity
Overview: A New Window into Thick Biological Samples Cryo-imaging has long promised a clearer view of biological materials in their near-native state. Traditional electron microscopy, while superb for isolated molecules, struggles with thicker samples. A Cornell-led team has unveiled a transformative method—tilt-corrected bright-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (tcBF-STEM)—that delivers higher contrast and dramatically increased efficiency…
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Cryo-imaging Reveals Deeper View of Thick Biological Materials
A New Window into Thick Biological Samples Cryo-imaging has taken a notable leap forward with a method called tilt-corrected bright-field scanning transmission electron microscopy (tcBF-STEM). Developed by a team at Cornell, this technique enables high-contrast imaging of thick biological materials that were previously challenging to study with electron microscopy. By rethinking how detectors capture electrons…
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Cryo-imaging Breakthrough: tcBF-STEM Delivers Deeper Views of Thick Biological Materials
Revolution in Cryo-imaging: A Deeper Look into Thick Biological Materials Imaging thick biological specimens has long posed a challenge for scientists seeking to understand how molecules operate within their cellular environments. Traditional transmission electron microscopy (TEM) can blur images when samples are too thick because energy loss and scattering degrade resolution. A team at Cornell…