A robust micromanipulator for the scanning electron microscope
- 1 March 1975
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Microscopy
- Vol. 103 (2) , 265-270
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2818.1975.tb03902.x
Abstract
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.Keywords
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