Remote Operation: The Future of Education and Research in Electron Microscopy. (11th September 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huber, Daniel E.; Scheltens, Frank J.; Williams, Robert E.A.; McComb, David W.
• Is Part Of: Microscopy today. Volume 26:Number 5(2018)
• Page Start: 26
• Page End: 33
• Publication Date: 2018-09-11
• Subjects: electron microscope operator training, -- advanced electron microscopes, -- classroom design, -- remote operation, -- collaboration, -- remote; Microscope and microscopy -- Periodicals; 502.8
• DOI: 10.1017/S1551929518000871
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1551-9295

Abstract

Abstract: Abstract: The OSU-FEI Electron Microscopy Collaboratory multiplies the number of individuals who can experience hands-on advanced microscopy techniques. The microscopy classroom allows up to 33 attendees to operate, individually and in real time, electron microscopes as if they were sitting in front of the actual instruments. The communications link, a fast backbone augmented by Internet2, allows various microscopes to be operated from the classroom or by collaborators in another city. This system transforms the training of new users from a one-person-at-a-time session with an expert operator to a group collaborative activity that can include users from around the world.