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Electron beam

/ɪˈlɛk.trɒn biːm/noun
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An electron beam is a concentrated stream of high-speed electrons generated from a source, typically used to interact with matter for imaging or processing purposes. In modern contexts, it's pivotal in fields like materials science and nanotechnology, where it enables ultra-high-resolution views or precise alterations at the atomic scale, making the invisible world suddenly accessible and manipulable.

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