Which artifact is caused by the high-energy electron beam damaging or 'burning' a thin section during viewing?
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Correct answer: Beam damage
If the electron beam is too intense or focused on one spot for too long, it can vaporize the resin or specimen. This results in holes or distorted areas in the image known as beam damage.
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