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We present a new workflow and open-source software (AstroECP) to improve electron channeling contrast imaging (ECCI) for quantitative defect analysis in bulk samples. This enhances signal-to-noise and beam vector determination for better defect characterization.

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  • Materials Science
  • Solid State Physics
  • Microscopy

Background:

  • Electron channeling contrast imaging (ECCI) is a scanning electron microscope technique for characterizing crystallographic defects in bulk samples.
  • ECCI is underutilized for quantitative defect analysis compared to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) methods due to limitations in contrast and beam vector determination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To overcome barriers limiting ECCI's quantitative defect analysis capabilities.
  • To optimize signal-to-noise contrast and enable precise incident beam vector determination.
  • To introduce a systematic ECCI workflow and open-source software for improved defect imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a systematic ECCI workflow incorporating calibrated simulations and experimental selected-area electron channeling patterns (SA-ECPs).
  • Introduced the open-source software AstroECP for workflow implementation.
  • Utilized dynamical simulations for calibrating stage tilting, SA-ECP field of view, and energy for ECP/ECCI contrast.

Main Results:

  • Optimized signal-to-noise contrast and precise incident beam vector determination were achieved.
  • Demonstrated the workflow's functionality with case studies, including threading dislocations in GaAs.
  • Validated precession-based ECCI contrast (electron channeling orientation determination).

Conclusions:

  • The developed workflow and AstroECP software significantly enhance ECCI for quantitative defect analysis.
  • Provides best-practice guidelines for implementing ECCI to promote high-resolution defect imaging.
  • Facilitates broader adoption of ECCI for bulk-sample crystallographic defect characterization.