In the 1950s, one could buy a miniature electron microscope.

Re:In the 1950s, one could buy a miniature electron microscope. by ellyagg on Sunday July 12, 2009 @11:08AM (#700208)

"A new, advanced model of the electron microscope, much lower in cost, less complex and only 30 inches high, has been developed by RCA and will be placed on the market later this year."

Ha. That link doesn't show you could buy miniature electron microscopes in the 50s. It shows that pre-release hype for vaporware was alive and well in the 50s.

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Re:In the 1950s, one could buy a miniature electron microscope. by joe_bleau on Sunday July 12, 2009 @02:06PM (#700387)

I found some references to that model in books, and people looking for spare parts. I'd say they solidified that vapor and put it into production.

Did you notice the size of the HV supply and vacuum system?

One of these days when I'm rich and bored I'll have my own SEM...

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