Figure Caption: Overview of electron electron scattering processes in bulk and tip-shaped specimens. The PE are scattered within the interaction volume, defined the electron range in the material. The range is longer than the mean free path ${\displaystyle \lambda _{mfp}}$. The SE have a very short range, and only those created within that range from the surface can escape the material. This defines the SE escape depth.

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