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Aug28-04, 01:57 PM   #1
 

Microscopes


I am curious about microscopes, I know i could buy an optical one for around $200 $500, i am wondering about how hard it would be to build a microscope that sees at the atomic level? I imagine buing one is pricey. Is it within the budget and access of Average Joe to build a microscope that powerful?
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Aug28-04, 02:57 PM   #2
 
No. Those microscopes cost hundreds of thousands. Building one wouldn't be much less, assuming you know how to build one (that works).

I am assuming you are talking about an electron microscope or a QTM.

Paden Roder
Aug28-04, 07:21 PM   #3
 
Yeah, hmm, i think a while ago i mightve read an article and downloaded a program to run one of those home made... but the price tag was big even for do it yourself instructions... eitherway, does anyone of any good microscope (optical) suppliers? hopefully near Toronto... or someone that ships to Canada.
Aug30-04, 08:59 AM   #4
 

Microscopes


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Yeah, hmm, i think a while ago i mightve read an article and downloaded a program to run one of those home made... but the price tag was big even for do it yourself instructions... eitherway, does anyone of any good microscope (optical) suppliers? hopefully near Toronto... or someone that ships to Canada.
Here is a dealer that sells parts to build your own or surplus fully assembled units. I don't know if they ship to Canada or not, but they are worth a look.

Surplus Shed
Aug30-04, 09:24 AM   #5
 
Looks good, thanks.
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