--- # Free-text name of definition source
labels:
label_en: thickness
singular:
singular_en: thickness
plural:
plural_en: thickness
synonyms:
exact_synonym_en:
- sample height
definitions:
definition_en: >
Shortest dimension of a sheet sample.
sources:
- https://url.to.my.source.org/
- https://url.to.my.source.org/
- https://url.to.my.source.org/
comments:
comment_en: >
In transmission electron microscopy the thickness of the sample is of key relevance as it sets the interaction length between the electron beam and the material. Different physical models have to be used when comparing measured and simulated data for thicker compared to thinner specimens.
contributors:
- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7117-5196
ratified: False