Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy

Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy
Author: Ray Egerton
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2011-02-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780387258003

Scanning and stationary-beam electron microscopes are indispensable tools for both research and routine evaluation in materials science, the semiconductor industry, nanotechnology and the biological, forensic, and medical sciences. This book introduces current theory and practice of electron microscopy, primarily for undergraduates who need to understand how the principles of physics apply in an area of technology that has contributed greatly to our understanding of life processes and "inner space." Physical Principles of Electron Microscopy will appeal to technologists who use electron microscopes and to graduate students, university teachers and researchers who need a concise reference on the basic principles of microscopy.

Biological Electron Microscopy

Biological Electron Microscopy
Author: Michael J. Dykstra
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 146840010X

In this practical text, the author covers the fundamentals of biological electron microscopy - including fixation, instrumentation, and darkroom work - to provide an excellent introduction to the subject for the advanced undergraduate or graduate student.

Electron Microscopy

Electron Microscopy
Author: John J. Bozzola
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 702
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780763701925

New edition of an introductory reference that covers all of the important aspects of electron microscopy from a biological perspective, including theory of scanning and transmission; specimen preparation; darkroom, digital imaging, and image analysis; laboratory safety; interpretation of images; and an atlas of ultrastructure. Generously illustrated with bandw line drawings and photographs. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Electron Microscopy Methods and Protocols

Electron Microscopy Methods and Protocols
Author: M. A. Nasser Hajibagheri
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2008-02-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1592592015

Electron Microscopy Methods and Protocols is designed for the established researcher as a manual for extending knowledge of the field. It is also for the newcomer who wishes to move into the field. A wide range of applications for the examination of cells, tissues, biological macromolecules, molecular structures, and their interactions are discussed. We have tried to gather together methods that we consider to be those most generally appli- ble to current research in both cell and molecular biology. Each chapter c- tains a set of related practical protocols with examples provided by experts who have first-hand knowledge of the techniques they describe. The individual chapters are grouped according to similarities in their specimen preparation and methodology. Methods are presented in detail, in a step-by-step fashion, using reproducible protocols the authors have personally checked. During the last decade, the scientific literature describing the use of colloidal gold as an immunocytochemical marker has increased at an ex- nential rate, and this trend is expected to continue. We have included a large number of variations on the immunogold labeling technique. In both the ne- tive staining and cryo chapters, authors emphasize the “immunological app- cations” in order to correlate as fully as possible with the emphasis on immunogold labeling in the other chapters. Electron Microscopy Methods and Protocols commences with the routine preparation of biological material for classical transmission electron microscopy involving tissue fixation, embedding, and sectioning (Chap. 1).

Light and Electron Microscopy

Light and Electron Microscopy
Author: Elizabeth M. Slayter
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 1992-10-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521339483

The compound optical microscope, in its various modern forms, is probably the most familiar of all laboratory instruments and the electron microscope, once an exotic rarity, has now become a standard tool in biological and materials research. Both instruments are often used effectively with little knowledge of the relevant theory, or even of how a particular type of microscope functions. Eventually however, proper use, interpretation of images and choices of specific applications demand an understanding of fundamental principles. This book describes the principles of operation of each type of microscope currently available and of use to biomedical and materials scientists. It explains the mechanisms of image formation, contrast and its enhancement, accounts for ultimate limits on the size of observable details (resolving power and resolution) and finally provides an account of Fourier optical theory. Principles behind the photographic methods used in microscopy are also described and there is some discussion of image processing methods. The book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in the biomedical sciences, and it will be helpful to students taking a course involving the principles of microscopy.

Correlative Light and Electron MIcroscopy

Correlative Light and Electron MIcroscopy
Author: Thomas Muller-Reichert
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2012-08-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0124160263

The combination of electron microscopy with transmitted light microscopy (termed correlative light and electron microscopy; CLEM) has been employed for decades to generate molecular identification that can be visualized by a dark, electron-dense precipitate. This new volume of Methods in Cell Biology covers many areas of CLEM, including a brief history and overview on CLEM methods, imaging of intermediate stages of meiotic spindle assembly in C. elegans embryos using CLEM, and capturing endocytic segregation events with HPF-CLEM. Covers many areas of CLEM by the best international scientists in the field Includes a brief history and overview on CLEM methods

The Principles and Practice of Electron Microscopy

The Principles and Practice of Electron Microscopy
Author: Ian M. Watt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 506
Release: 1997-01-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521435918

The first edition of this book was widely praised as an excellent introduction to electron microscopy for materials scientists, physicists, earth and biological scientists. This completely revised new edition contains expanded coverage of existing topics and much new material. The author presents the subject of electron microscopy in a readable way, open both to those inexperienced in the technique, and also to practising electron microscopists. The coverage has been brought completely up to date, whilst retaining descriptions of early classic techniques. Currently live topics such as computer control of microscopes, energy-filtered imaging, cryo- and environmental microscopy, digital imaging, and high resolution scanning and transmission microscopy are all described. The highly praised case studies of the first edition have been expanded to include some interesting new examples. This indispensable guide to electron microscopy, written by an author with thirty years practical experience, will be invaluable to new and experienced electron microscopists in any area of science and technology.

Cellular Electron Microscopy

Cellular Electron Microscopy
Author: J. Richard McIntosh
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 878
Release: 2011-09-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080475035

Recent advances in the imaging technique electron microscopy (EM) have improved the method, making it more reliable and rewarding, particularly in its description of three-dimensional detail. Cellular Electron Microscopy will help biologists from many disciplines understand modern EM and the value it might bring to their own work. The book's five sections deal with all major issues in EM of cells: specimen preparation, imaging in 3-D, imaging and understanding frozen-hydrated samples, labeling macromolecules, and analyzing EM data. Each chapter was written by scientists who are among the best in their field, and some chapters provide multiple points of view on the issues they discuss. Each section of the book is preceded by an introduction, which should help newcomers understand the subject. The book shows why many biologists believe that modern EM will forge the link between light microscopy of live cells and atomic resolution studies of isolated macromolecules, helping us toward the goal of an atomic resolution understanding of living systems. - Updates the numerous technological innovations that have improved the capabilities of electron microscopy - Provides timely coverage of the subject given the significant rise in the number of biologists using light microscopy to answer their questions and the natural limitations of this kind of imaging - Chapters include a balance of "how to", "so what" and "where next", providing the reader with both practical information, which is necessary to use these methods, and a sense of where the field is going

Biological Low-Voltage Scanning Electron Microscopy

Biological Low-Voltage Scanning Electron Microscopy
Author: James Pawley
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2007-12-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0387729720

Major improvements in instrumentation and specimen preparation have brought SEM to the fore as a biological imaging technique. Although this imaging technique has undergone tremendous developments, it is still poorly represented in the literature, limited to journal articles and chapters in books. This comprehensive volume is dedicated to the theory and practical applications of FESEM in biological samples. It provides a comprehensive explanation of instrumentation, applications, and protocols, and is intended to teach the reader how to operate such microscopes to obtain the best quality images.

Immuno-Gold Electron Microscopy in Virus Diagnosis and Research

Immuno-Gold Electron Microscopy in Virus Diagnosis and Research
Author: Alexander D. Hyatt
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 476
Release: 1992-11-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780849367595

This book presents a wide variety of immuno-gold techniques for use in virus diagnosis and research. Protocols are presented for state-of-the-art techniques, including in situ hybridization, freeze substitution, and the utilization of ultra-small probes and replicas for use by virologists and electron microscopists identifying and studying viruses, their components, and replication in cells. The procedures are described by eminent scientists and are pertinent to both experienced researchers and newcomers to this field who are interested in the localization of low antigenic mass structures.