Linear and Chiral Dichroism in the Electron Microscope

By Peter Schattschneider

This book describes energy loss magnetic chiral dichroism (EMCD), a phenomenon in energy loss spectroscopy discovered in 2006. EMCD is the equivalent of XMCD but is based on fast probe electrons in the electron microscope. A spatial resolution of 2 nm has been demonstrated, and the lattice-resolved mapping of atomic spins appears feasible. EMCD is, thus, a promising technique for magnetic studies on the nanometer and sub-nanometer scale, providing the technical and logistic advantages of electron microscopy, such as in situ chemical and structural information, easy access, and low cost.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9814267481
• ISBN13: 9789814267489
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Jenny Stanford Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"