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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electron Microscopy

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  • Electron pair distribution function (ePDF) analysis, coupled with 4D-STEM, offers detailed insights into local atomic structures in disordered materials.
  • Accurate ePDF analysis is sensitive to experimental and instrumental parameters, necessitating systematic investigation for reliable results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate the influence of various electron optical, measurement, and processing parameters on ePDF analysis accuracy.
  • To identify optimal conditions for extracting precise ePDF data from disordered materials.
  • To provide practical guidelines for enhancing the precision and reliability of ePDF analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized multi-slice electron diffraction simulations as the primary tool for parameter investigation.
  • Complemented simulations with experimental validation using 4D-STEM data.
  • Examined the impact of diffraction angle range, beam convergence, detector resolution, sample thickness, noise, and beam precession.

Main Results:

  • Identified critical parameters affecting ePDF accuracy, including diffraction angle range, beam convergence, and sample thickness.
  • Quantified the influence of noise and detector resolution on ePDF extraction.
  • Demonstrated the effect of electron beam precession on reducing artifacts and improving data quality.

Conclusions:

  • Established optimal conditions for accurate ePDF analysis in disordered materials.
  • Provided practical guidelines for researchers to improve precision and reliability in ePDF studies.
  • Contributed to the advancement of ePDF techniques for analyzing amorphous and nanostructured materials.