Parts of the machine

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Parts of the machine

The typical transmission electron microscope laboratory contains a machine with these components:

Electron gun
Electron column
Electro-magnetic lens system
Detectors
Water chilling system
Specimen/sample chamber
Main control panel and operational controls
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Electron gun ▶

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