Practical Electron Microscopy and Database

An Online Book, Second Edition by Dr. Yougui Liao (2006)

Practical Electron Microscopy and Database - An Online Book

Chapter/Index: Introduction | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Appendix

Comparison between X-Rays and Energetic Moving Electrons in Vacuum

Table 4485. Comparison between X-rays and energetic moving electrons.

  X-rays Energetic moving electrons
in vacuum
Wave characteristics Electromagnetic radiation and waves with a specific wavelength Waves with a specific wavelength
Particle characteristics Particle-like characteristics; photon of electromagnetic energy Particle with a specific energy
Mass No rest mass With rest mass
Speed Travel at the speed of light (c) in vacuum, do not need relativistic corrections as their energy increases Varies; depends on their energy
Energy See link