noun
- a very narrow beam of radiation, particles, or light used in scientific research or medical procedures
Usage: technical
Examples
- The scientist used a microbeam to target specific cells in the tissue sample.
- X-ray microbeams allow researchers to study materials at the microscopic level.
- The medical procedure required precise positioning of the radiation microbeam.
- Electron microbeams are essential tools in advanced microscopy.
- The laboratory’s new microbeam facility enables cutting-edge materials research.