Resource for the Visualization of Biological Complexity (RVBC)
Electron microscopes
Three electron microscopes are directly associated with the RVBC. The Biggs Laboratory at the Empire State Plaza currently houses five additional transmission electron microscopes which may be available for certain RVBC-related projects.
IVEM: JEOL JEM-4000FX Intermediate-voltage electron microscope
Our IVEM is the only 400keV energy-filtered TEM that is
specifically configured for low-dose electron tomography of frozen-hydrated specimens, which is its main application. It also has full microanalytical capability.
Details.
HVEM: AEI EM-7 Mk II High-voltage electron microscope
Our HVEM, with a maximum accelerating voltage of 1200keV,
is one of only two HVEMs worldwide that are dedicated to
biological applications. It is primarily used for electron
tomography of thick plastic sections.
Details.
F20: FEI Tecnai TF-20 Field-emission gun cryo-electron microscope
Our F20 is a 200keV TEM that is used primarily for
acquiring data for single-particle reconstruction of
macromolecules. It is also used for electron tomography of
thin specimens. Details.