electron optics

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noun (used with a singular verb)

the study and use of the physical and optical properties of beams of electrons under the influence of electric or magnetic fields.

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Origin of electron optics

First recorded in 1915–20

Words nearby electron optics

electron lens, electron micrograph, electron microscope, electron multiplier, electron-neutrino, electron optics, electron pair, electron paramagnetic resonance, electron probe microanalysis, electron radiography, electron-ray tube

How to use electron optics in a sentence

Irritated members of Congress say that the authorization of the train-and-equip mission is merely about optics.
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But, having himself campaigned by hitting others for their lack of involvement, Perry obviously understands the optics of crisis.
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You have the atom, which has the neutron, the electron, the proton.
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But with an electron micgrograph to illustrate what was fueling the outbreak, they were able to gain the trust of the people.
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This prompted a lengthy discussion of optics and theatre among the panelists.
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Scientists tell us that from the point of view of optics the human eye is a clumsy instrument poorly contrived for its work.
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The Optics were not published till 1704, but had been composed many years previously.
Notes and Queries, Number 196, July 30, 1853|Various
The loss of one electron by an atom leaves a unit positive charge on the particle.
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My two big toes placed simultaneously over both his optics caused a halt so abrupt as almost to unseat me.
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"Peleg, you're a sight for tired optics," said Tom, giving the man's hand a squeeze that made him wince.
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British Dictionary definitions for electron optics

electron optics

noun

(functioning as singular) the study and use of beams of electrons and of their deflection and focusing by electric and magnetic fields

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