What is the Role of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) in Nanotechnology?
A TEM transmits a beam of electrons through a thin sample. As the electrons pass through the sample, they are scattered, and the pattern of scattering provides detailed information about the internal structure of the sample. TEMs are capable of achieving atomic resolution, making them indispensable for studying the crystallography, composition, and electronic structure of nanomaterials.
