Electron Microscopy
Electron microscopy is a technique that uses a beam of electrons to create high-resolution images of specimens at the nanoscale, far beyond the capabilities of light microscopy. It is widely used in materials science, biology, and nanotechnology to visualize structures, analyze compositions, and study properties of materials and biological samples. The two main types are Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), each offering different imaging and analytical capabilities.
Developers should learn electron microscopy when working in fields like materials engineering, semiconductor fabrication, or biomedical research that require detailed structural analysis at the atomic or molecular level. It is essential for quality control, failure analysis, and research in nanotechnology, where understanding microstructures, defects, or biological ultrastructures is critical for innovation and problem-solving.