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electrostatic octupole lens
A tool for controlling beams of electrons or other charged particles, consisting of eight electrodes arranged in a circular pattern with alternating polarities.

It is commonly used to correct a condition that causes a blurring and loss of clearness in the images produced by lenses or mirrors of quadrupole lens systems.

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