The Electron Microscope: An Introduction to Its Fundamental Principles and Applications (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eli Franklin Burton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026577182X ISBN 13: 9780265771822

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Electron Microscope: An Introduction to Its Fundamental Principles and Applications explains how this powerful tool works and what it can reveal.

This edition is tailored for non-technical readers who still want solid, accessible explanations. It lays out the physical ideas behind electron optics and how an electron microscope operates, without assuming advanced prior knowledge. You’ll find clear descriptions that connect theory to practical instruments and everyday science.

The book covers the development of the instrument, the main types of lenses, and the ways electrons behave in electric and magnetic fields. It emphasizes a balanced view of geometrical and wave aspects, so readers understand both the setup of instruments and the nature of the images they produce. Revisions in the second edition broaden the discussion, align topics for coherence, and incorporate new illustrations and references.

• Foundational concepts of electron optics and how lenses focus electron beams
• Different instrument designs, including electrostatic and magnetic configurations
• How images form, are interpreted, and how artifacts can arise
• A blend of history, practical explanations, and science that ties together theory and application

Ideal for curious readers, students, and professionals in physical sciences who want a clear, reliable overview of the electron microscope and its impact on research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026577182X
• ISBN 13: 9780265771822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 333