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PROTON-SCATTERING MICROSCOPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Optical Instruments
DEF

A microscope that is similar to the electron microscope but uses protons instead of electrons as the charged particles.

CONT

The proton-scattering microscope. This instrument uses a beam of protons from an ion source or gun. The beam is focussed and accelerated onto a crystal of a metal such as copper or tungsten, which serves as the target. The pattern of scattered protons is recorded on a fluorescent screen; the blocking patterns provide information on the orientation of the crystals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Instruments d'optique
DEF

Dispositif d'optique électronique analogue au microscope électronique, mais dans lequel les porteurs électrisés sont des protons.

Spanish

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