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A page of terms that are used often in backprojection / electron tomography work.
Glossary of Terms
- Tilt series: A set of images usually acquired using a TEM where an object placed inside of the TEM has been tilted over some range (typically -60 degrees to +60 degrees with 2 degree tilt increments). Usually is then sent to be processed for backprojection.
- Tomogram: A set of slices that make up some 3D sample or object. Informal Synonyms: Volume
- Tomography: imaging by sections or sectioning. Images can be acquired by physical sectioning e.g. serial section tomography or by digital means e.g. backprojection.