Visibility of Single Atoms

@article{Crewe1970VisibilityOS,
  title={Visibility of Single Atoms},
  author={Albert V. Crewe and J. Wall and John P. Langmore},
  journal={Science},
  year={1970},
  volume={168},
  pages={1338 - 1340}
}
Theoretical and experimental studies indicate that, with a high-resolution scanning electron microscope, it is now possible to obtain pictures of a single heavy atom resting on a thin carbon substrate. 
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We thank the many people who made this work possible, with particular gratitude to M. Beer, who provided much needed help and advice on the chemistry involved in the experiments
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