The latest models of tabletop SEMs (TT-SEMs) feature a range of electron sources. Although a tungsten filament is used in a majority of TT-SEMs, certain models come with a Cerium Hexaboride (CeB 6) ...
A few years ago [Ben Krasnow] built a scanning electron microscope from a few parts he had sitting around. He’s done a few overviews of how he built his SEM, but now he’s put up a great video on how ...