Presenter Name Title/Date Microscopes at RPI By: Christopher Shing October 7, 2010
Dec 20, 2015
Microscopes at RPI
By: Christopher ShingOctober 7, 2010
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What is a microscope? An instrument that makes small objects look
larger.
What are some examples of microscopes?
Compound microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, Scanning Tunneling Microscope.
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The Compound Microscope Uses several
convex lens to magnify an object by bending the light that passes or reflects through it.
I use it at RPI to help when testing semiconductor devices.
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The Scanning Electron Microscope High resolution
microscope that can magnify an object up to 150,000 times.
Uses an electron beam to observe an image.
Located in the RPI clean room.
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SEM Images
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Smart Applications: USB Microscope A small camera and several lenses
magnify an image. Uses LEDs to increase the illumination. Works similar to a compound
microscope.Have fun!