Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) - Techniques
serc.carleton.edu › techniques › SEMMay 26, 2017 · What is Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) A typical SEM instrument, showing the electron column, sample chamber, EDS detector, electronics console, and visual display monitors. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) uses a focused beam of high-energy electrons to generate a variety of signals at the surface of solid specimens.