A Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (STEM) combines the principles of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to provide high-resolution imaging and analytical capabilities. In STEM, a finely focused electron beam scans a thin specimen, allowing for detailed structural, compositional, and crystallographic analysis at the atomic or nanoscale level.
STEM is widely used in materials science, nanotechnology, biology, and semiconductor research to study nanoparticles, thin films, and biomolecules. It enables high-contrast imaging, elemental mapping, and 3D reconstruction when combined with advanced detectors.