Elastic and Inelastic Scattering in Electron Diffraction and Imaging / Edition 1

by Zhong-lin Wang

Overview

Elastic and inelastic scattering in transmission electron microscopy (TEM) are important research subjects. For a long time, I have wished to systematically summarize various dynamic theories associated with quantitative electron micros­ copy and their applications in simulations of electron diffraction patterns and images. This wish now becomes reality. The aim of this book is to explore the physics in electron diffraction and imaging and related applications for materials characterizations. Particular emphasis is placed on diffraction and imaging of inelastically scattered electrons, which, I believe, have not been discussed extensively in existing books. This book assumes that readers have some preknowledge of electron microscopy, electron diffraction, and quantum mechanics. I anticipate that this book will be a guide to approaching phenomena observed in electron microscopy from the prospects of diffraction physics. The SI units are employed throughout the book except for angstrom (A), which is used occasionally for convenience. To reduce the number of symbols used, the Fourier transform of a real-space function P'(r), for example, is denoted by the same symbol P'(u) in reciprocal space except that r is replaced by u. Upper and lower limits of an integral in the book are (-co, co) unless otherwise specified. The (-co, co) integral limits are usually omitted in a mathematical expression for simplification. I very much appreciate opportunity of working with Drs. J. M. Cowley and J. C. H. Spence (Arizona State University), J.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306449291
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	03/31/1995
Series:	Language of Science Series
Edition description:	1995
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.40(d)

Table of Contents

I Diffraction and Imaging of Elastically Scattered Electrons.- 1. Basic Kinematic Electron Diffraction.- 2. Dynamic Elastic Electron Scattering I: Bloch Wave Theory.- 3. Dynamic Elastic Electron Scattering II: Multislice Theory.- 4. Dynamic Elastic Electron Scattering III: Other Approaches.- 5. Diffraction and Imaging of Reflected High-Energy Electrons from Bulk Crystal Surfaces.- II Diffraction and Imaging of Inelastically Scattered Electrons.- 6. Inelastic Excitations and Absorption Effect in Electron Diffraction.- 7. Semiclassical Theory of Thermal Diffuse Scattering.- 8. Dynamic Inelastic Electron Scattering I: Bloch Wave Theory.- 9. Reciprocity in Electron Diffraction and Imaging.- 10. Dynamic Inelastic Electron Scattering II: Green’s Function Theory.- 11. Dynamic Inelastic Electron Scattering III: Multislice Theory.- 12. Dynamic Inelastic Electron Scattering IV: Modified Multislice Theory.- 13. Inelastic Scattering in High-Resolution Transmission Electron Imaging.- 14. Multiple Inelastic Electron Scattering.- 15. Inelastic Excitation of Crystals in Thermal Equilibrium with the Environment.- Appendixes.- A. Physical Constants, Electron Wavelengths, and Wave Numbers.- B. Properties of Fourier Transforms.- B.1. Identities.- C. Some Properties of Dirac Delta Functions.- C.1. Defining Relationships and Normalization Conditions.- C.2. Useful Representations of the Delta Function.- D. Integral Form of the Schrödinger Equation.- E. Some Useful Mathematical Relations.- References.

Editorial Reviews

'This is an excellent and comprehensive book describing the theory of the elastic and inelastic scattering of the electrons by crystals....This book fills a gap in the existing books on electron microscopy because it discusses in considerable depth inelastic scattering in electron diffraction and microscopy...very useful both as a textbook and as a reference book....comprehensive and right up to date...suitable for scientists ranging from research students to real experts in the field.'
Journal of Microscopy
'Without question this book, particularly the treatment of inelastic scattering, is a noteworthy achievement and a valuable contribution to the literature.'
American Scientist

From the Publisher

Explains the physics involved in electron diffraction and imaging and related applications for materials characterization, emphasizing the diffraction and imaging of inelastically scattered electrons. The goal is to help readers understand phenomena observed in electron microscopy from the perspective of diffraction physics. Assumes previous knowledge of electron microscopy, electron diffraction, and quantum mechanics. The topics include the Bloch wave and the multislice theories, reciprocity, high-resolution transmission imaging, and multiple scattering. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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