{"product_id":"characterization-of-condensed-matter-an-introduction-to-composition-microstructure-and-surface-methods-9783527351091","title":"Characterization of Condensed Matter: An","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacterization of Condensed Matter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive and accessible introduction to the characterization of condensed materials\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe characterization of condensed materials is a crucial aspect of materials science. The science underlying this area of research and analysis is interdisciplinary, combining electromagnetic spectroscopy, surface and interface testing methods, physiochemical analysis methods, and more. All of this must be brought to bear in order to understand the relationship between microstructures and larger-scale properties of condensed matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharacterization of Condensed Matter: An Introduction to Composition, Microstructure, and Surface Methods\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the technologies involved in the characterization of condensed matter and their many applications. It incorporates more than a decades’ experience in teaching a successful undergraduate course in the subject and emphasizes accessibility and continuously reinforced learning. The result is a survey which promises to equip students with both underlying theory and real experimental instances of condensed matter characterization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharacterization of Condensed Matter\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed treatment of techniques including electromagnetic spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray absorption, electron microscopy, surface and element analysis, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporation of concrete experimental examples for each technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercises at the end of each chapter to facilitate understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharacterization of Condensed Matter\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful reference for undergraduates and early-career graduate students seeking a foundation and reference for   these essential techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Fundamental of Universe, Matter, Condensed Matter and Materials 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Universe, Matter, Condensed Matter and Materials 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Features of the Universe and Fundamental Constants 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Structure and Composition of Matter 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 Classification and Characteristics of Matter (Radiation Coupling and Energy Conservation) 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Fundamental Particles 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.3 Fundamental Forces 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Fundamental Constants Describing the Universe and Matter 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Experiments to Study Fundamental Particles and Forces 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Introduction to Condensed Matter and Materials 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1 Classification of Condensed Matter 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.2 Structures and Compositions of Condensed Matter or Materials 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3 Intrinsic Properties of Condensed Matter and Materials 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Main Research Areas in Condensed Matter Physics 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 A Brief History of Gravitational and Gravitational-Wave Measurements 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Fundamentals of LIGO and Related Facility Development 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Detecting Gravitational Waves 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Educational Analogy Experiments 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2.1 Herriott Delay Line 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Key Components of the LIGO Facility 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Coherent Laser Source and Laser 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 The Laser Interferometer Detector 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Fourier Transform and Signal Processing System 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Application of LIGO 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Detection of a Supernova Explosion 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Detection of Black Hole Fusion 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Fundamentals of Crystallography: Microstructures and Crystal Phases of Condensed Matter 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Microstructure of Condensed Matter and Materials 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.1 The Microscale 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.2 The Hard-Sphere Model 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.3 Energy and Packing 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.4 Crystals, Quasicrystals and Amorphous Structures 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Unit Cell 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Lattice and Motif 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.2 Lattice and Crystal Structure 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.3 Unit Cell and Unit Vectors 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.4 Unit Cells, Bravais Lattices and Crystal Systems 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.5 Unit Cells and Their Parameters 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Crystal Structures (Phases) 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Close Packing and Stacking 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 The Face-Centered Cubic (FCC) Lattice and its Parameters 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 The Body-Centered Cubic (BCC) Lattice and its Parameters 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 The Hexagonal Close-Packed (HCP) Lattice and its Parameters 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.5 Point Coordinates and Crystallographic Directions 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6 Crystallographic Families and Symmetry 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.7 Coordinate Transformations 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.8 Crystallographic Planes and Miller Indices 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.9 Linear Density, Planar Density and Crystal Density 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Quasicrystals 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 A Brief History of Quasicrystals 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Phase and Structure Characteristics of Quasicrystals 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Electromagnetic Spectroscopy 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Elements of X-Ray Diffraction 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Diffraction of X-Rays 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.1 The Kinematical Theory of Diffraction 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.2 The Dynamical Diffraction Theory 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.3 The Mechanism of the Interaction between X-Rays and the Unit Cell 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1.4 Scattering of X-Rays and the Structure Factor of the Unit Cell 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Development of X-Ray Diffraction 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Generation of X-Rays 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 X-Ray Tubes: Cathode Ray Tube Structure 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 The Interaction of X-Rays with Matter 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2.1 Scattering of X-Rays 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2.2 Absorption of X-Rays by Matter 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Applications 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Crystal Phase Analysis 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Determination of Inner Stress of Condensed Samples 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2.1 Measurement of Residual Stress in Polycrystalline Materials 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2.2 Measurement of Residual Stress in Single-Crystalline Materials 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Theoretical Foundations 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 General Setup of an XRF Spectrometer 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Types of XRF Analyzers 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 History and Current Status of XRF 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Applications 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Appendix 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.1 Analysis of XRF Spectra 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.2 Total Reflection XRF, Proton-Excited XRF and Synchrotron Radiation XRF Spectrometry 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy (XES) 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Principles of XAS and XES 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Classification of XES 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 History of XES and Common XES Spectrometers 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Applications 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 The Physics of XAS 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1 The Principle of X-Ray Absorption Near-Edge Structure (XANES) Spectroscopy 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2 The Principle of Extended X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) Spectroscopy 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Generation of X-Ray Synchrotron Radiation 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 The Structure of Synchrotron Radiation Facilities 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Synchrotron Radiation Facilities Around the World 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Applications of XANES Spectroscopy 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Applications of EXAFS Spectroscopy 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Differences Between EXAFS and XANES 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 X-Ray Raman Scattering (XRS) 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Interaction of Light and Matter in XRS 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 A Brief History of XRS Spectrometers 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Components of an XRS Spectrometer 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 X-Ray Scattering Crystal Detector 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 High-Resolution Crystal Detector 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.3 A Superlattice Thin-Film Mirror Surface as a Double Multilayer Monochromator 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.4 The Detection of Scattered Photons in XRS 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Applications of XRS 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Chemistry 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Polymer Science 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Materials Science 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.4 Biology 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.5 Chinese Herbal Medicine 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.6 Gem Research 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.7 Investigation of Cultural Relics 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Summary and Outlook 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 General Scope of FTIR Spectroscopy 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 A Brief History of IR Spectrometers 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Basic Concepts 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Setup of a Standard FTIR Instrument 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Advantages of FTIR Spectroscopy 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.1 Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Linearity 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.2 Accuracy 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.3 Data Handling Facility 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.4 Mechanical Simplicity 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Key Elements of an FTIR Spectrometer 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.1 IR Light Source and Laser 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2 Michelson Interferometer and Beam Splitter 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2.1 Michelson Interferometer 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2.2 Measuring and Processing the Interferogram 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2.3 Beamsplitter 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.3 Infrared Photodetector 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.4 Fourier Transform and Signal Processing System 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Spectral Range 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.1 Far Infrared 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.2 Mid Infrared 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.3 Near Infrared 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Application of FTIR Spectroscopy 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.1 Biological Materials 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.2 Microscopy and Imaging 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.3 Studies at the Nanoscale and Spectroscopy Below the Diffraction Limit 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.4 FTIR Systems as Detectors in Chromatography 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.5 Thermogravimetric Analysis 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.6 Emission Spectroscopy and IR Chemiluminescence 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8.7 Kinetics of Chemical Reactions and Spectra of Transient Species 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Energy-Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) Spectroscopy of Elements 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Principles of EDX Spectroscopy 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.1 Production of Characteristic X-Rays 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 A Brief History of EDX Spectrometer Development 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Key Components of EDX Spectrometers 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 The X-Ray Generator 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 The Vacuum System 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 The X-Ray Detector 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3.1 The Semiconductor Detectors 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3.2 The Direct Detectors 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3.3 The Indirect Detectors 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.4 The Signal Processing System 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Applications of EDX Spectroscopy 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 Surface Penetration 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 Elemental Resolution, Reliability, and Errors 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.3 Characteristics of EDX Energy Spectrometers 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Characterization Methods Based on the Particle (electron Or Electron Beam, Neutron)–matter Interaction 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Interaction Between the Electron Beam and Matter 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.1 Elastic Scattering 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2 Inelastic Scattering 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Signal Detection 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Primary and Secondary Electrons 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Backscattered Electrons and Auger Electrons 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.3 The Relation Between Surface Topography and Secondary Electrons 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.4 The Relation Between Atomic Number z and Backscattered Electrons 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 History of SEM Development 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Key Components of SEM Devices 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.1 Electron Beam Sources 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.1.1 Thermionic Electron Guns 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.1.2 Field-Emission Electron Guns 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.2 Electronic Detectors 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.3 Signal Processing and Imaging System 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Application and Expansion of SEM 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.1 Analysis of Powder Particles 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.2 Fracture Analysis 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.3 Observation and Analysis Metallographic Structures 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.4 Dynamic Study of Fracture Processes 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 The Interaction Between Electrons and Atoms 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1.1 Transmitted Electrons and Bright-Field Image 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Brief History of EM and TEM Development 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Key Components of EM and TEM Instruments 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1 The Basic Structure of a TEM 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1.1 Illumination System 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1.2 Electron Gun 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1.3 Electromagnetic Lenses 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1.4 Imaging System 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1.5 Viewing and Recording System 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Applications and Extensions of TEM 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.1 Analysis of Microstructure and Morphology 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.2 Element Distribution and Morphology Analysis Using EDX Combined with TEM 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4.3 High-Angle Annular Dark-Field (HAADF) STEM 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Spherical-Aberration-Corrected Transmission Electron Microscopy (sac-tem) 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 The Principle of Spherical Aberration Correction 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 History of SAC-TEM and Spherical Aberration Correctors 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2.1 The Development of SAC-TEM 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2.2 Spherical Aberration Correctors 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Applications of SAC-TEM or SAC-STEM 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.1 Atomic Structure Characterization 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2 Surface and Interface Study 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.3 Differentiation of Light Elements 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy (ETEM) 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Design of Environmental TEM Instruments 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1.1 Windowed Cell 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1.2 Differential Pumping 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Applications of ETEM 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.1 In-Situ Observation of Vapor–Liquid–Solid Growth in the Formation of Nanowires 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.2 In-Situ Reduction of Metal Oxides 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.3 Photocatalytic Splitting of Water 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.4 Particle Formation and Migration 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.5 Nucleation and Growth of Nanomaterials in Liquid Solution 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Holography 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Principles and Foundations 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1.1 The Holographic Principle 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1.2 Electronic Holography 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1.3 Characteristics of Electronic Holography 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 History 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Applications of Electronic Holography 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.1 The Principle of Observing Electromagnetic Fields with Electronic Holography 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.2 Fine Structures of Domain Walls in Magnetic Films 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.3 Micro-Distribution of Magnetic Fields 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.4 Observing Recorded Magnetization Patterns 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3.5 Quantitative Measurement of Magnetic Moments Using Electron Holography 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Characterization Methods for Hyperfine Structures Related to the Magnetic Properties of Electrons and Nuclei 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Basic Theory and Principles 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1.1 Nuclear Spins and Magnetic Moments 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1.2 Relaxation of Nuclear Magnetic Moments 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Pulsed Fourier-Transform (FT) NMR Spectrometry 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.1 Basic Setup of an NMR Spectrometer 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.2 Basic Operating Principle 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.3 Parameters and Performance of NMR Measurements 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Acquisition of NMR Signals 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3.1 Magnetic Field Gradients 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3.2 Pulse Sequences in MRI 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Mössbauer Effect and Mössbauer Spectroscopy 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 History and Development 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Principles and Fundamentals 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.1 Mössbauer Effect 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3.2 Mössbauer Spectroscopy 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Analysis of Mössbauer Spectra 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.1 Isomer Shift 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.2 Quadrupole Splitting 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.3 Magnetic Hyperfine Splitting or Nuclear Zeeman Effect 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Instrumentation and Equipment 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5.1 Actuating Device 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5.2 γ-Ray Sources 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5.3 γ-Ray Detectors 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5.4 Amplifier and Pulse-Height Measuring System 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5.5 Data Collector, Processor, and Analyzer 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Applications of the Mössbauer Effect and Mössbauer Spectroscopy 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6.1 Features of the Mössbauer Effect and of Mössbauer Spectroscopy 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6.2 Specific Applications 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Surface Analysis Method 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Atomic Force Microscopy 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Detection of Surface Morphology with AFM 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 History of AFM 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Key Components of an AFM Instrument 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.1 Cantilever and Laser System 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.1.1 Laser 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.1.2 Cantilever 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.2 Piezoelectric Scanner 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.3 Operating Modes 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.3.1 Static or Contact Mode 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.3.2 Dynamic Mode 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.3.3 Tapping Mode 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.3.4 Noncontact Mode 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Applications and Extensions of AFM 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4.1 Surface Topography 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4.2 Atomic Force Spectroscopy 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4.3 In-situ Observation of Biomolecular Processes 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Recent Progress of AFM 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5.1 Principles and Applications of Scanning Near-Field Ultrasonic Holography Under AFM Platform 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5.2 Ultrasonic AFM for the Detection of Subsurface Morphology 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5.3 Photoacoustic Microscopy 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Brief History of XPS Spectroscopy 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Applications of XPS Spectroscopy 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2.1 Surface Sensitivity 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2.2 Element Resolution, Reliability, and Error 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2.3 Typical Analysis of XPS Spectra 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Some Progress and Perspective 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 New and Recent Experimental Techniques 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Methods Based on Interactions Between Electromagnetic Waves and Matter 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1.1 Confocal Laser Scanning Fluorescence Microscopy 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1.2 Two-Photon Microscopy 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1.3 Optical-Mode Photoacoustic Microscopy 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1.4 Multicolor 3D Fluorescence Microscopy 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1.5 Optical Coherence Tomography 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1.6 X-Ray Free-Electron Lasers 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1.7 Femtosecond Lasers 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1.7.1 Applications of Femtosecond Lasers 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Methods Based on Interactions Between Electrons and Matter 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2.1 Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2.1.1 Main Features of ESEM 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2.1.2 Representative Applications of ESEM 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2.2 High-Resolution STEM 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2.3 Transmission Electron Cryomicroscopy 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2.4 Scanning-Probe Microscopy 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Thinking 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 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