Limited Resolution Question

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Angstrom = 10^-10 m = 1/10^-10 =10^10 mIn summary, the conversation discusses the limitations of an optical microscope in resolving smaller dimensions and provides equations for calculating the smallest dimension that can be resolved using different types of energy. The discussion also clarifies that the term "smallest dimension" refers to the wavelength used.
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Hello Everyone! I just want to make sure I am on the right track. By smallest dimension do they mean wavelength used?

An optical microscope is limited in resolution by the wavelength of light used. It cannot "resolve" matter, the dimensions of which are of the same order or smaller than the wavelength used.

a) What is the smallest dimension that can normally be resolved using 8 keV electrons?
b) What is the smallest dimension that can normally be resolved using 9 keV x-rays?
c) What is the smallest dimension that can normally be resolved using 10 keV protons?

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E = hc/λ

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E = hc/λ standard plug and chug where 1Kev = 1.602x10-16 J/s
 
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Hello Everyone! I just want to make sure I am on the right track. By smallest dimension do they mean wavelength used?
yes. it's a "rule-of-thumb".
E = hc/λ standard plug and chug where 1Kev = 1.602x10-16 J/s
yep.
 

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