Spectroscopy and Microscopy

APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Imaging of biological materials low atomic number materials any specimens requiring reconstruction of the phase of the exit wave ADVANTAGES: Visualization of smaller unstained structures than previously possible Greater contrast and signal-to-noise ratio than with defocusing Compatible with existing electron microscopes … [Read more...] about Hybrid Aperture Enhances Phase Contrast in Electron Microscopy IB-2851

APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Manufacture of scanning tunneling microscopes for evaluating catalysis reactions and processes other surface science research ADVANTAGES: Operates at pressures from ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) to ~10 bars Operates at higher temperatures (up to ~450°K) than conventional STM Convenient transfer/change out of catalyst samples and STM … [Read more...] about Scanning Tunneling Microscope for UHV to High Pressure and High Temperature Operation IB-2735

APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electron microscopes Crystallographic goniometers ADVANTAGES: Real-time identification of crystalline samples Saves hours of trial-and-error by enabling precise, quick stage alignment Saves tilt coordinates of a sample in any zone axis orientation Users can visualize multiple display options Users can edit crystal unit … [Read more...] about KSpaceNavigator: Software for Controlling Electron Microscope Stages IB-2771