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Detectors for low voltage scanning electron microscopy

Autrata et al., 1991

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9246402754181055778
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Autrata R
Hejna J
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Two simple electron detectors (low and high take‐off angles) for low‐voltage scanning electron microscopy were built and tested. They contain large area scintillators with an applied high voltage and are able to detect backscattered electrons with high efficiency …
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