// Definition
The study of cannabis trichome structure using scanning electron microscopes (SEM), which produce highly detailed images of glandular trichome heads, stalks, and surface features at magnifications impossible with optical microscopes. Stephen Philpot Jr brought this research to Hash Church, surprising many with the depth of study possible on trichome structure.
// From the Episode
Philpot's electron microscope photos were a highlight of his earlier appearance. SEM allows visualization of trichome surface details, head shape variations, and structural integrity that inform harvest timing and processing decisions.