POLE PIECE INCORPORATING OPTICAL CAVITY FOR IMPROVED PHASE-CONTRAST IN ELECTRON MICROSCOPE IMAGING

    公开(公告)号:US20240203685A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-20

    申请号:US18068769

    申请日:2022-12-20

    Applicant: FEI Company

    CPC classification number: H01J37/20 H01J37/261 H01J37/28

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and components of charged particle microscopes affording improved contrast in dose sensitive samples are described. A pole piece for an electron microscope can include a body, being substantially concentric with a central axis. The body can define an upper surface, substantially normal to the central axis, a lower surface, substantially normal to the central axis, a central aperture formed in the body from the upper surface to the lower surface. The central aperture can be substantially rotationally symmetrical about the central axis. The body can define a lateral surface, inclined relative to the central axis and tapering toward the upper surface and a plurality of lateral apertures formed in the body from the lateral surface to the central aperture. The plurality of lateral apertures can be arrayed substantially symmetrically about the central axis.

    METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CHARGED PARTICLE DETECTOR

    公开(公告)号:US20210020400A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-21

    申请号:US16929752

    申请日:2020-07-15

    Applicant: FEI Company

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a charged particle detector, comprising the steps of providing a sensor device, such as an Active Pixel Sensor (APS). Said sensor device at least comprises a substrate layer and a sensitive layer. The method further comprises the step of providing a mechanical supporting layer and connecting said mechanical supporting layer to said sensor device. After connection, the sensitive layer is situated in between said substrate layer and said mechanical supporting layer. By connecting the mechanical supporting layer, it is possible to thin said substrate layer for forming said charged particle detector. The mechanical supporting layer forms part of the manufactured detector. The detector can be used in a charged particle microscope, such as a Transmission Electron Microscope for direct electron detection.

    ELECTRON MICROSCOPE WITH IMPROVED IMAGING RESOLUTION

    公开(公告)号:US20230207254A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-29

    申请号:US18171750

    申请日:2023-02-21

    Applicant: FEI Company

    CPC classification number: H01J37/153 H01J37/244 H01J37/22 H01J2237/1534

    Abstract: Disclosed herein are electron microscopes with improved imaging. An example electron microscope at least includes an illumination system, for directing a beam of electrons to irradiate a specimen, an elongate beam conduit, through which the beam of electrons is directed; a multipole lens assembly configured as an aberration corrector, and a detector for detecting radiation emanating from the specimen in response to said irradiation, wherein at least a portion of said elongate beam conduit extends at least through said aberration corrector and has a composite structure comprising intermixed electrically insulating material and electrically conductive material, wherein the elongate beam conduit has an electrical conductivity σ and a thickness t, with σt

    X-ray Detector for Electron Microscope
    6.
    发明申请
    X-ray Detector for Electron Microscope 审中-公开
    电子显微镜X射线探测器

    公开(公告)号:US20140077080A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US14090855

    申请日:2013-11-26

    Applicant: FEI Company

    Abstract: Multiple detectors arranged in a ring within a specimen chamber provide a large solid angle of collection. The detectors preferably include a shutter and a cold shield that reduce ice formation on the detector. By providing detectors surrounding the sample, a large solid angle is provided for improved detection and x-rays are detected regardless of the direction of sample tilt.

    Abstract translation: 布置在样品室内的环中的多个检测器提供了大的立体收集角。 检测器优选地包括一个能够减少检测器上的冰的形成的快门和冷藏。 通过提供围绕样品的检测器,提供了大的立体角以用于改进的检测,并且检测X射线,而不管样品倾斜的方向如何。

    X-RAY DETECTOR FOR ELECTRON MICROSCOPE
    7.
    发明申请
    X-RAY DETECTOR FOR ELECTRON MICROSCOPE 有权
    电子显微镜的X射线探测器

    公开(公告)号:US20130240731A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-19

    申请号:US13855373

    申请日:2013-04-02

    Applicant: FEI COMPANY

    Abstract: Multiple detectors arranged in a ring within a specimen chamber provide a large solid angle of collection. The detectors preferably include a shutter and a cold shield that reduce ice formation on the detector. By providing detectors surrounding the sample, a large solid angle is provided for improved detection and x-rays are detected regardless of the direction of sample tilt.

    Abstract translation: 布置在样品室内的环中的多个检测器提供了大的立体收集角。 检测器优选地包括一个能够减少检测器上的冰的形成的快门和冷藏。 通过提供围绕样品的检测器,提供了大的立体角以用于改进的检测,并且检测X射线,而不管样品倾斜的方向如何。

    Vacuum compatible X-ray shield
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11972920B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-30

    申请号:US17533610

    申请日:2021-11-23

    Applicant: FEI Company

    CPC classification number: H01J37/165 H01J37/18 B33Y80/00

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing an X-ray shield within an ultra-high vacuum enclosure. A shell is fabricated, leak-tested, filled with an X-ray shielding material, and sealed. An elongated twisted X-ray shield can be deployed within a pump-out channel of an electron microscope or similar equipment. The shield can incorporate lead within a stainless steel shell, with optional low-Z cladding outside the shell. Further variations are disclosed.

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