METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING SPECIMEN IN VACUUM CHAMBER OF ELECTRON MICROSCOPE

摘要

A method for mounting pieces inside the vacuum chamber of an electron microscope, said chamber including a fixed cup-shaped body laterally closed by a mobile closure element supporting a piece holder, and detection means disposed inside said chamber; the method providing for provision of a transparent rigid mask which reproduces the shape of said chamber and said detection means, and is to be arranged in contact with said closure element before closing it to adjust the position of the piece to be observed.