Focused Ion Beam S/TEM Lamella Prep Tutorial

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So at long last, after an untold number technical difficulties, and the fates seemingly aligning to prevent me from getting this done (but me still persevering and finding a way to get done), here it is: the much anticipated lamella prep tutorial video!


If you are unfamiliar with the basics of operating a dual beam scanning electron microscope/focused ion beam system, please watch this video first:


   • FEI Helios Nanolab 600: basic operation  


Lastly, as you watch this video, please keep in mind that making a lamella is part science and part art and that there is no such thing as a universal lamella prep recipe for every single scenario you may encounter on your S/TEM journey; you may watch this video and implement some, all, or none of these ideas yourself, or you may be inspired to a try completely different approach.

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