Secondary Electron Detection in a Field Emission Scanning Microscope

Abstract
Operation of a field emission scanning microscope in a secondary electron mode is described. The microscope uses only a field emission electron gun without auxiliary lenses and a silicon surface barrier detector to detect the secondary electron current. Resolution of 100 to 200 Å with beam currents of 10−11 to 10−10 A is reported. Micrographs of a variety of specimens are shown.

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