Quantum metallurgy: Electron crystals deform and melt

In a process analogous to how solids melt into liquids, the electrons in many different metals form crystal-like patterns ...
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Electron Diffraction: Unveiling Atomic Structure, Defects, and Dynamics in Nanomaterials

Electron diffraction is a powerful analytical technique used to study the atomic structure of materials. It involves the interaction of a beam of electrons with a crystalline sample, resulting in a ...
Nanowerk

Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD): Unveiling the Microstructure of Materials at the Nanoscale

What is Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD)? Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), also known as backscatter Kikuchi diffraction (BKD), is a powerful characterization technique used to analyze ...

After Decades, MIT Researchers Capture the First 3D Atomic View of a Mysterious Material

A long-standing mystery in materials science is beginning to unravel as researchers directly probe the hidden atomic ...
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Unlocking New Potential in Crystallography - The Power of Electron Diffraction

Could you start by explaining your background in crystallography and how you began using the Rigaku Synergy-ED system? Fraser: I began my journey into crystallography at the University of Edinburgh in ...