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Resource for the Visualization of Biological Complexity (RVBC)

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Electron microscopes

Three electron microscopes are associated with the RVBC:


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. (IVEM: JEOL JEM-4000FX Intermediate-voltage details...)

HVEM: AEI EM-7 Mk II High-voltage electron microscope

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. (HVEM: AEI EM-7 Mk II High-voltage electron microscope details...)


F20: FEI Tecnai TF-20 Field-emission gun cryo-electron microscope

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. (F20: FEI Tecnai TF-20 Field-emission gun cryo-electron microscope details...)

Other electron microscopes at Wadsworth Center
The Biggs Laboratory at the Empire State Plaza currently houses five electron microscopes in addition to the RVBC microscopes. Some of these microscopes may be used for certain RVBC-related projects. (details...)