THIN FILM SAMPLE SUPPORT

摘要

A holder (2) for micro-samples for use with an analysis instrument relying on a beam of radiation or accelerated particles and a method for making the same is disclosed. The holder includes a frame (6) with one or more orifices covered by a thin polymer film (8). One or more concave impressions (14) are formed in the thin polymer film at the precise positions where samples can be placed to intersect a probe beam during analysis.