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Digital imaging in transmission electron microscopy.

Authors :
Fan, G. Y.
Ellisman, M. H.
Source :
Journal of Microscopy. Oct2000, Vol. 200 Issue 1, p1. 13p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The digital revolution currently under way, as evidenced by the rapid development of the Internet and the world-wideweb technologies, is undoubtedly impacting the field of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Digital imaging systems based on charge-coupled device (CCD) technologies, with pixel array size up to 2 k x 2 k at the present and increasing, are available for TEM applications and offer many attractions. Is it time to phase out film cameras on TEMs and close the darkrooms for good? This paper reviews digital imaging technologies for TEM at different voltages, and contrasts the performance of digital imaging systems with that of TEM film. The performance characteristics of CCD-based digital imaging systems, as well as methods for assessing them, are discussed. Other approaches to digital imaging are also briefly reviewed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00222720
Volume :
200
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Microscopy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5518913
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2818.2000.00737.x