Is it possible to see atoms?

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Yes, one can see the atoms, but not with the naked eye. One needs to use specialised microscopes to see the atoms. To see the atoms, one can use electron microscopes such as electron ptychography and TEM, or they can also use Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM).

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