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  • Electron Microscopy

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  • Aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopes (STEM) generate four-dimensional datasets (4D STEM) by recording convergent beam electron diffraction (CBED) patterns.
  • These advanced techniques utilize precisely positioned, sub-angstrom electron probes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate that 4D STEM CBED patterns can probe site symmetry, atomic displacements, and valence electron distributions at individual atomic columns.
  • To correlate experimental 4D STEM CBED patterns with theoretical calculations for precise material characterization.

Main Methods:

  • Acquisition of 4D STEM CBED patterns from strontium titanate (SrTiO3) single crystals.
  • Comparison of experimental patterns with simulations based on density functional theory (DFT) scattering potentials.

Main Results:

  • Observed intensity asymmetries in the low-angle scattering of CBED patterns attributed to aspherical valence electron charge buildup at oxygen sites.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity of the high-angle scattering portion of CBED patterns to atomic displacements in strained SrTiO3 films with polar domains.

Conclusions:

  • 4D STEM is a powerful technique for characterizing atomic-level electronic and structural properties.
  • The study highlights the capability of 4D STEM to detect subtle atomic displacements and electron distribution asymmetries, crucial for understanding material behavior.