Microscopy Web Resources and News

Scanning Electron Microscopes - SEM Resources on the Web


Investigations and Applications of Microscopy

LT-SEM of Snow Crystals

Low Temperature Scanning Electron Microscope image

Electron Microscopy of Foods and Microorganisms

facinating site on the scanning electron microscopy of foods and food born bacteria. Images and articles from several microscopist are included.

Microscopist's Profiles and Biographies

Charles Oatley: Pioneer of scanning electron microscopy

Charles Oatley stands with Manfred von Ardenne as one of the two great pioneers of scanning electron microscopy. Oatley's pioneering work led directly to the launch of the world's first series production instrument - the Stereoscan - in 1965.

Forums, News Groups, and Listservers in Microscopy

Microscopy Listserver

The Microscopy Listserver/Mailreflector System is a telecommunication (Email) based discussion forum giving members of the scientific community a centralized Internet address to which questions/comments/answers in the various fields of Microscopy or Microanalysis can be rapidly distributed to a list of (subscribed) individuals by electronic mail.

Microscopy Image Galleries

Dennis Kunkel Microscopy

Dennis, well known for his scanning electron microscope images, also has an Image Library that includes stunning polarized light microscope images of drugs, vitamins, hormones, amino acids, proteins, and other crystalline specimens.

Images from SEMs and TEMS

France Bourély Microspace Photographer

Stunning scanning electron microscope images taken by France Bourély. France is a scientist, an artist, and explorer. Her images capture both the beauty of the wonderment of the microscopic world

FEI Company's Owner Image Contest

Images submitted to FEI's users image contest.

FEI Image Gallery

Scanning and transmission electron microscope images from FEI company.

Introductions and Briefs

Electron Microscope

Basic introduction from Wiki.

Electron Microscopy for Dummies

An overview that includes electron microscope techniques, specimen preparation, cryo, Single Particle Reconstruction

Scanning Electron Microscope Basics

A detailed interactive animation that illustrate the basics of imaging in the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).

Introduction to Electron Microscopy

Read the FEI booklet "An Introduction to Electron Microscopy", an excellent resource on electron microscopy and nanotechnology for students and teachers

Tutorials, Webinars, Course Notes

Learning Resources from FEI

Learn about the basics and capabilities of electron microscopy.

SEM Course Notes

Scanning Electron Microscopy course notes covers the basics of electron beam formation and sample interactions.

The Virtual Microscope

The Virtual Microscope, which is available for free download supports functionality from electron, light, and scanning probe microscopes, datasets for these instruments, training materials to learn more about microscopy, and other related tools.

Technical Overviews of Microscopes and Microscopy

Electron microscope (FESEM)

Includes technical introduction to scanning and transmission electron microscopy with emphasise on FESEM and image gallery.

Electron Microscopy

The goal of this site is to explain the basics of most electron microscopy methods without giving too much of the complex theory and mathematics behind it. Thus, reading these pages can in no way substitute the study of textbooks.

How Scanning Electron Microscopes Work

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

SEM: Scanning Electron Microscope A to Z – Basic Knowledge for Using the SEM

An Ebook that includes the basic principals of operation, image display, the role of secondary and backscattered electron detectors, and the vacuum system. Further explanation of the SEM includes edge effect, the influence of accelerating voltage, the illumination effect of secondary and backscatter electron detectors, techniques for improving image resolution, benefits of different types of electron guns, elemental analysis, and sample preparation.

SEM Q&A

A compilation of frequently asked questions received by the JEOL staff during demonstrations and training. Such as: how to mount powder samples, selecting the accelerating voltage, stereoscopic observation techniques, and more.

Web Portals and Guides for Microscopes and Microscopy

Electron Microscopy on the WWW

More Helpful Sites

Techniques Used in Microscopy

Nanomagnetic Imaging

NIST researchers have developed a modified form of scanning electron microscopy that can reveal the magnetic characteristics of such a surface without disturbing the magnetization.

History of Microscopes and Microscopy

ESEM Development and its Future

Dr. Danilatos has been pioneering the developement of the ESEM since 1978. This is his description of Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy and list of publications.

The Early History and Development of The Scanning Electron Microscope

The Development of the Electron Microscope and of Electron Microscopy

From Nobel Lectures, Physics 1981-1990, Editor-in-Charge Tore Frängsmyr, Editor Gösta Ekspång, World Scientific Publishing Co., Singapore, 1993

Technological Advancements in Microscopes

New development in FESEM Technology

The development of the scanning electron microscope and technological improvements to the original design.

Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs in Microscopy

San Joaquin Delta College

The unique two-year program in Microscopy is offered to those students who, upon graduation, wish to find employment as technical support persons operating microscopes, doing sample preparation and interpretation, or in technical sales and marketing.

Madison Area Technical College

The Electron Microscopy program is a two-year program in which students learn to operate electron microscopes and related equipment, both scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM). The program includes preparation of biological and material samples, communication skills, computer-image processing, X-ray microanalysis, and maintenance of electron microscopes and related equipment.