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An electron microscope is a powerful imaging tool that uses a beam of electrons, rather than light, to magnify objects at a much higher resolution than traditional light microscopes. This allows it to reveal details at the nanometer scale, making it ideal for observing the fine structure of biological cells, materials, and other microscopic entities. There are two main types of electron microscopes: Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM), which pass electrons through a specimen to produce highly detailed 2D images, and Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM), which scan a surface with electrons to create detailed 3D images. Due to their ability to magnify objects up to millions of times, electron microscopes are widely used in scientific research, medicine, materials science, and nanotechnology.