Question

which microscope uses a probe to map atoms on the surface of a specimen?
transmission electron microscope
compound light microscope
scanning electron microscope
scanning tunneling microscope

Explanation:

• Transmission electron microscope: Transmits electrons through a thin specimen to create an image.
• Compound light microscope: Uses light and lenses to magnify specimens.
• Scanning electron microscope: Scans the surface of a specimen with a focused beam of electrons.
• Scanning tunneling microscope: Uses a probe to map atoms on the surface of a specimen by detecting the quantum tunneling current between the probe and the specimen.

Answer:

scanning tunneling microscope