A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is a type of electron microscope.

It produces images of a sample by scanning the surface with a focused beam of electrons. SEM uses an electron beam to scan the surface of a specimen, which is then converted into an image. The images produced by SEM can be monochromatic or color. SEM microscopes are used in many different fields, including materials science, nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, and biology. They are also used to examine the topography of surfaces, analyze the composition of materials, and study the properties of nanomaterials.

A study at the University of Utah revealed that a scanning electron microscope can be used to examine DNA. The study found that SEM can be used to create images of DNA strands that are up to 10 times more detailed than those produced by traditional microscopes. The researchers hope that this new technique will help in the development of new drugs and treatments for diseases.

Scanning electron microscopes have several advantages over other types of microscopes.

This includes their ability to produce high-resolution images, their ability to image specimens in three dimensions, and their ability to operate at a wide range of magnifications. In addition, SEMs can be used to examine a variety of samples, including liquids, solids, and gases.

SEM microscopes are expensive and require highly trained operators. They are also difficult to use, and the images they produce can be difficult to interpret. As a result, SEM is generally used only when other methods, such as optical microscopy or transmission electron microscopy, have failed to provide adequate information about a sample.