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5 Commissioning and First Operating Steps | 5.8 Working with Variable Pressure
5.7.13 Setting up the CL Detector
The CL detector is optionally available.
The CL detector collects visible or ultraviolet light and is especially useful for internal structural ex-
aminations of rocks, ceramics, and semiconductors.
Fig. 50: Zircon grains
Info
The CL signal is usually very weak and the resolution of the CL image is much worse than an
SE image.
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Use the SE detector to navigate and focus before acquiring CL images.
The following settings are recommended for the CL detector:
5 kV – 30 kV
6–10 mm
(min. 4 mm)
Procedure
1. In the GeminiSEM Control panel, select the Imaging tab.
2. From the
Signal A
drop-down list, select
CL
.
3. Adjust the EHT and the working distance (WD) according to the suggestions in the table in
order to optimize the image.
5.8 Working with Variable Pressure
VP mode offers the possibility of analyzing and mapping non-conducting, strongly gassing or
moist specimens without any need for specimen preparation.
Info
When working with Nano VP mode or XVP mode, a beamsleeve aperture has to be inserted.
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In Standard VP mode and XVP mode, InLens SE, EsB, and SE detector cannot be used.
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In NanoVP mode, the SE detector cannot be used.
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