Patrick Echlin Books

This comprehensive guide details the preparation of various specimens for scanning electron microscopy and x-ray microanalysis. It covers a wide range of materials, including inorganic, organic, biological, geological samples, as well as metals, polymers, and semiconductors, providing essential techniques and insights for effective specimen handling and analysis.

Frozen-hydrated specimens are central to low-temperature microscopy, enabling scientists to capture and analyze biological structures in their native state. This book provides an in-depth exploration of techniques for rapid freezing and specimen preparation, highlighting the significance of preserving dynamic events at the moment of trapping. It emphasizes the necessity of this approach in electron microscopy, where enhanced resolution allows for detailed investigation of organelles, macromolecules, and ions, thus addressing the challenges faced by researchers in the field.