primary electrons (pe)

in in situ microanalysis
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Electrons generated by a thermal or field emission source used to bombard the specimen for generation of the analytical signals.
Source:
PAC, 1983, 55, 2023. (Nomenclature, symbols and units recommended for in situ microanalysis (Provisional)) on page 2026 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'primary electrons' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04829 RIS BibTex EndNote
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