SEM

1. Write a detailed note on the electron guns used in electron microscope.

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of SEM?
3. Write a detailed note on backscattered electrons, secondary electrons, Auger electrons, X-rays
etc.
4. Explain basic components of electron microscope.
5. Write a detailed note on the major components of electron microscope.
6. Write a note on thermionic and field emission sources used in electron microscope.
7. Define the following:
a. Dwell time
b. Resolution
c. Brightness on an electron beam
d. Working distance
e. Escape depth
f. Cold field emission sources
8. Explain various types of signals are generated due to interaction of electrons with specimen.
9. Write a note on various types of detectors used to detect the electrons.
10. What are the advantages of SEM over optical and transmission electron microscope?
11. Write a detailed note on preparation of various samples that can be examined in SEM.
12. Write a note on image formation in SEM.
13. How can a sem be used to study surface morphology and topology?
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