Phonons are quantum excitations which correspond to vibrations of the regular atomic array of a crystal. This crystal lattice consists of a large number of unit cells with an identical atomic ...

Atomic diffraction has long been a cornerstone of quantum research, offering insights into the wave-like nature of particles. Recent advancements in this field have pushed the boundaries of what was ...

The 3D analysis of crystal structures requires a full 3D view of the crystals. Crystals as small as powder, with edges less than one micrometer, can only be analysed with electron radiation. With ...

The UK’s first dedicated electron diffraction center is due to open in the Summer of 2023. The new facility will help UK nanoscientists to characterize the "tiniest of crystals", according to Derek ...

A world-first instrument (HeXI) combining the power of electron diffraction with X-ray beamline expertise is being built by a team at Diamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron A world-first ...

No chemical reaction or energy transfer process can take place without electrons, as they are responsible for forming and breaking chemical bonds. Therefore, to control and manipulate chemical ...

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 ...

For a crystal-clear view of cutting-edge science, step into Brandon Mercado’s lab in the basement of Kline Chemistry Laboratory. But there’s a new kid in town. CBIC’s Structural Science Facility now ...

IN 1924, Prince Louis de Broglie put forward the thesis that all material particles, and in particular electrons, have properties analogous to those of a train of waves. This view, which is now ...

A decade ago, two physicists, one an American, Dr. C.J. Davisson of Bell Telephone Laboratories, the other Prof. G.P. Thomson of Imperial College, London, discovered that electrons, the basic and ...