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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is a technique, where a | Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) is a technique, where a focused beam of accelerated electrons is scanning over a sample. Electrons which are backscattered or secondar generated electrons are collected on a detector. Dependenging on the type of detector, different signals and sample characteristics can be acquired. The electron beam is steered by electromagnetic lenses. | ||