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A robust micromanipulator for the scanning electron microscope
Author(s) -
Pawley J. B.,
Boyde A.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
journal of microscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1365-2818
pISSN - 0022-2720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1975.tb03902.x
Subject(s) - micromanipulator , scanning electron microscope , tungsten , materials science , tungsten carbide , microscope , biomedical engineering , sample (material) , electron microscope , optics , chisel , nanotechnology , computer science , composite material , chemistry , artificial intelligence , physics , engineering , metallurgy , chromatography
SUMMARY A simple device for holding and moving mechanical tools in the region of a sample being viewed in the scanning electron microscope is described. The unit has a 20:1 mechanical reduction and when fitted with a tungsten carbide dental chisel, it is sufficiently rigid to cut biological hard tissues. Alternately, when fitted with an electro‐etched tungsten needle, it can be used, in conjunction with specimen stage controls, to remove individual cells from the surface of soft tissues. Examples of these applications are illustrated.