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  • 1Imago Scientific Instruments Corporation, 5500 Nobel Drive, Madison, WI 53711, USA.

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Atom probe tomography (APT) offers unparalleled 3D compositional analysis at sub-nanometer resolution. Recent advancements in hardware and specimen preparation expand its applications across diverse materials, promising future innovations.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Microscopy
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Atom probe tomography (APT) is a powerful microscopy technique.
  • It provides the highest spatial resolution (sub-0.3-nm) 3D compositional information.
  • Historically, its application has been limited by complexity and specimen preparation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the capabilities of atom probe tomography (APT).
  • To highlight current and future possibilities of APT.
  • To discuss recent advancements and expanding applications of APT.

Main Methods:

  • Review of atom probe tomography (APT) principles and techniques.
  • Discussion of new hardware configurations simplifying the technique and improving data acquisition rates.

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  • Overview of novel specimen fabrication methods for diverse materials.

    • Main Results:

    • APT achieves sub-0.3-nm spatial resolution for 3D compositional analysis.
    • Recent hardware and methods have significantly simplified APT and increased data acquisition speed.
    • Applications have expanded to include metals, alloys, thin films, semiconductors, and ceramics.

    Conclusions:

    • APT is a leading technique for high-resolution 3D material characterization.
    • Ongoing advancements are making APT more accessible and versatile.
    • The scope of APT applications is expected to continue broadening across various scientific fields.