(physics) An electron microscope that transmits a very narrow beam of electrons through a sample; it can detect individual large or heavy atoms.

A form of transmission electron microscopy in which the sample is held at a very low temperature.

plural of scanning transmission electron microscope

A micrograph designed to illustrate a sample viewed through a transmission electron microscope.

A microscope designed to contain a sample held at a very low temperature for transmission electron microscopy.

Overhead transmission line from the power station to a transmission substation.

plural of high-voltage transmission line

(physics) A scanning transmission electron microscope that is able to focus electrons to a probe of about 0.14 nm and thus distinguish individual atoms.

plural of monochromated scanning transmission electron microscope