The realisation of a scanning positron microscope will be presented and discussed. A positron beam with a variable energy from 0.5 to 30 keV, with a spot diameter of 1 μm or below, can be scanned over an area of 0.6 × 0.6 mm2. This beam is formed after a double stage stochastic cooling (moderation) of positrons emitted from a radioactive isotope. In addition the positron beam will be pulsed in order to have a well-defined time base for positron lifetime measurements. In the system included is a conventional scanning electron microprobe for surface analysis. The design of the scanning positron microscope is dominated by the special demands of positron physics.    «

The realisation of a scanning positron microscope will be presented and discussed. A positron beam with a variable energy from 0.5 to 30 keV, with a spot diameter of 1 μm or below, can be scanned over an area of 0.6 × 0.6 mm2. This beam is formed after a double stage stochastic cooling (moderation) of positrons emitted from a radioactive isotope. In addition the positron beam will be pulsed in order to have a well-defined time base for positron lifetime measurements. In the system included is a...    »