Resolving ‘power’ of an electron microscope versus optical (photon) microscope: If a resolution of 1.0 x 10-11m (0.010nm) is required to ‘see’ an atom, (a) If electrons are used (e-microscope), what minimum kinetic energy of the electrons is required? Use deBroglie’s Hypothesis and KE = p2/2me and non-relativistic velocities: (b) If photons are used, what minimum KE (Eγ) is required to obtain 10-11m resolution?

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Resolving ‘power’ of an electron microscope versus optical (photon) microscope: If a resolution of 1.0 x 10-11m (0.010nm) is required to ‘see’ an atom,

(a) If electrons are used (e-microscope), what minimum kinetic energy of the electrons is required? Use deBroglie’s Hypothesis and KE = p2/2me and non-relativistic velocities:

(b) If photons are used, what minimum KE (Eγ) is required to obtain 10-11m resolution?

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