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World’s First Scanning Helium Electron Microscope Unveiled

Organic samples can now be studied in its undamaged state, thanks to a microscope developed by Australian researchers.

University of Newcastle School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences Professor Paul Dastoor has been developing the world’s first scanning helium microscope (SHeM) for more than 10 years. The said breakthrough microscope is believed to open more opportunities for scientific study because it can examine animal, plant and human samples without altering them.

We wouldn’t know anything about bacteria without the development of the optical microscope, we wouldn’t know anything about nanotechnology, without the development of the electron microscope. What exactly will the new helium microscope tell us? We don’t know yet. What will it open the doors to? We don’t know yet, but it will open doors” said Dastoor.

The scientist said SHeM could be useful in major industries such as solar energy, defense, explosives and information technology.

The new device is expected to pave the way for many new discoveries, because it gives new insight on structures at a microscopic level,” he said.

He led the team of researchers from the University of Newcastle, and collaborated with scientists from England’s University of Cambridge.
We’re opening a window onto a new scientific world,” Dastoor said adding scientists would be able to see much smaller objects with a much higher resolution.

Dastoor further said that the ground-breaking technology may help find ways of removing carbon monoxide from exhaust gases.

He also said SHeM could help with the clean-up of toxic or even radioactive spills, without harming the surrounding flora or fauna.

Defense experts will be interested because it could lead to the development of stealth technology and new explosives,” Dastoor said.

 

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