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A Data Grid Architecture for Real-Time Electron Microscopy Applications

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An architecture for remote access to scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM) is presented. Abstraction between users and true instruments is provided by data grids architecture. Instruments are virtualized and remotely accessed by adaptive graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that enable functionalities on the basis of user permissions and expertise level. The proposed architecture enables for remote real-time control of main electron microscopes functionalities in a collaborative environment to be used for medical services, research services, and training services.

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  1. Telemicroscopy Laboratory, Sardegna Ricerche, Pula, CA, Italy

    F. Mighela

  2. 2DIEE, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy

    C. Perra

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  1. DIST, University of Genoa, Via Opera Pia 13, Genova, 16145, Italy

    Franco Davoli

  2. Networking Center, Poznan Supercomputing &, ul. Noskowskiego 10, Poznan, 61-704, Poland

    Norbert Meyer

  3. Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A, Strada Statale 14, Basovizza, Trieste, 34012, Italy

    Roberto Pugliese

  4. DIST, University of Genoa, Via Opera Pia 13, Genova, 16145, Italy

    Sandro Zappatore

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Mighela, F., Perra, C. (2010). A Data Grid Architecture for Real-Time Electron Microscopy Applications. In: Davoli, F., Meyer, N., Pugliese, R., Zappatore, S. (eds) Remote Instrumentation and Virtual Laboratories. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5597-5_14

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