Homemade DIY Electron Microscope

[Xittenn]

http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2011-03/video-diy-scanning-electron-microscope

 

I know nothing about electron microscopes, but I would seriously love to have one. If this has any validity to it, I know I could build one that is much more impressive, because I am just that awesome. j/k In all seriousness though, budget electron microscopy is something that could accelerate many industries forward and I hope there is more truth behind this than fiction.

Edited February 19, 2012 by Xittenn

[Externet]

-----> http://blog.makezine.com/2011/03/24/diy-scanning-electron-microscope/

 

-----> http://blog.makezine.com/2011/06/06/how-to-operate-a-homemade-scanning-electron-microscope/

 

-----> http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/5041

Edited February 24, 2012 by Externet

[Xittenn]

I should do some research and write up a model, this is something I could really use and the materials and machining are things I have ready access to. I can get a really good pump for almost nothing. Just out of curiosity, was there something in particular about this posting of the video that was different from the popsci link that I should be aware of? It's good to know there is community interest. : )

 

Oh tank you!