Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

A Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) is a powerful tool that uses a beam of electrons instead of light to magnify extremely small objects, such as viruses, cells, or materials at the atomic level. The electrons pass through a thin specimen, and their interactions create detailed images of its internal structure. TEM can achieve much higher resolution than traditional microscopes, allowing scientists to see fine details at the nanometer scale. It’s widely used in research to understand the composition, morphology, and complex structures of tiny samples, providing insights that are impossible with conventional light microscopes.