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High-resolution electron microscopy (HREM) has become a powerful method for investigating the internal structure of materials on an atomic scale of about 0.1 nm. This work explains both the theory and practice of HREM for materials science. In addition to a fundamental formulation of the imaging process of HREM, there is detailed explanation of image simulation for interpretation of high-resolution images. Information on appropriate imaging conditions for observing lattice images and structure images is presented, and methods for extracting structural information from these observations are shown, including examples in advanced materials. Dislocations, interfaces and surfaces are dealt with, and materials such as composite ceramics, high-Tc superconductors, and quasicrystals are also considered. Included are sections on instruments and techniques, such as the imaging plate and quantitative HREM.

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Author:   Daisuke Shindo ,  Hiraga Kenji
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Japan
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Japan
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9784431702344

ISBN 10:   4431702342
Pages:   190
Publication Date:   01 September 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Basis of High-Resolution Electron Microscopy.- 1.1 Principles of Transmission Electron Microscopy.- 1.2 Electron Scattering and Fourier Transform.- 1.3 Formation of High-Resolution Images.- 1.3.1 High-Resolution Images of Thin Crystals.- 1.3.2 Resolution of Electron Microscopes.- 1.3.3 High-Resolution Images of Thick Crystals.- 1.4 Computer Simulation of High-Resolution Images.- 1.4.1 Simulation Program and Input Parameters.- 1.4.2 Generalization of Image Simulation.- 1.4.3 Checking Programs.- References.- 2. Practice of High-Resolution Electron Microscopy.- 2.1 Classification of High-Resolution Images.- 2.1.1 Lattice Fringes.- 2.1.2 One-Dimensional Structure Images.- 2.1.3 Two-Dimensional Lattice Images.- 2.1.4 Two-Dimensional Structure Images.- 2.1.5 Special Images.- 2.2 Practice in Observing High-Resolution Images.- 2.2.1 Points to Note Before Observation.- 2.2.2 Points to Note During Observation.- 2.2.3 Selection of Good Images.- 2.2.4 Points to Note in the Interpretation of Images.- 2.2.5 Training for the Observation of High-Resolution Images.- References.- 3. Application of High-Resolution Electron Microscopy.- 3.1 High-Resolution Images of Various Defects.- 3.1.1 Dislocations.- 3.1.2 Grain Boundaries and Interfaces Between Different Phases.- 3.1.3 Surfaces.- 3.1.4 Other Structural Defects.- 3.2 High-Resolution Images of Various Materials.- 3.2.1 Ceramics.- 3.2.2 Superconducting Oxides.- 3.2.3 Ordered Alloys.- 3.2.4 Quasicrystals.- References.- 4. Peripheral Instruments and Techniques for High-Resolution Electron Microscopy.- 4.1 Image Processing.- 4.1.1 Input and Output of High-Resolution Images.- 4.1.2 Practice in Processing High-Resolution Images.- 4.2 Quantitative Analysis.- 4.2.1 Principles of New Recording Systems.- 4.2.2 Characteristics of New Recording Systems.- 4.2.3 Quantitative High-Resolution Electron Microscopy.- 4.3 Electron Diffraction.- 4.3.1 Basis of Electron Diffraction.- 4.3.2 Practice of Electron Diffraction.- 4.3.3 Electron Diffraction Patterns of Various Structures.- 4.4 Weak-Beam Method.- 4.4.1 Principles of the Weak-Beam Method.- 4.4.2 Weak-Beam Method in Practice.- 4.5 Evaluation of the Performance of Electron Microscopes.- 4.5.1 Evaluation of Basic Parameters in Electron Microscopes.- 4.5.2 Evaluation of the Resolution of Electron Microscopes.- 4.6 Specimen Preparation Techniques.- 4.6.1 Crushing.- 4.6.2 Electropolishing.- 4.6.3 Chemical Polishing.- 4.6.4 Ultramicrotomy.- 4.6.5 Ion Milling.- 4.6.6 Focused Ion Beam (FIB).- 4.6.7 Vacuum Evaporation.- References.- Appendixes.- Appendix A. Physical Constants, Conversion Factors and Electron Wavelength.- Appendix B. Geometry of Crystal Lattice.- Appendix C. Typical Structures in Materials and Their Electron Diffraction Patterns.- Appendix D. Properties of Fourier Transform.- Appendix E. Sign Conventions.

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