Question

Components of a Transmission Electron Microscope are

• A. Electron gun, objective lens, positron beam, projector lens
• B. Neutron beam, projector lens, objective lens, evacuated tube
• C. Electron beam, projector lens, objective lens, condenser lens
• D. X-ray beam, projector lens, objective lens, condenser lens

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks about the components of a Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). Let us analyze each option to determine which components are typically part of a TEM.

1. Electron gun, objective lens, positron beam, projector lens: A Transmission Electron Microscope requires an electron beam, not a positron beam. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
2. Neutron beam, projector lens, objective lens, evacuated tube: TEMs use an electron beam rather than a neutron beam. Hence, this option is not correct.
3. Electron beam, projector lens, objective lens, condenser lens: This option includes all the essential components of a TEM. Let's examine them:
   • Electron Beam: The source of illumination in a TEM is an electron beam generated by the electron gun.
   • Condenser Lens: It focuses the electron beam onto the specimen.
   • Objective Lens: This lens focuses the electrons passing through the specimen to create an image.
   • Projector Lens: This lens magnifies the image which is created by the objective lens, projecting it onto either a screen or a photographic plate.
   As all these components are part of a Transmission Electron Microscope, this option is correct.
4. X-ray beam, projector lens, objective lens, condenser lens: TEMs use an electron beam, not an X-ray beam. Thus, this option is incorrect.

Based on the above analysis, the correct components of a Transmission Electron Microscope are Electron beam, projector lens, objective lens, condenser lens.