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A crystalline test specimen for checking the performance of high-resolution electron microscopes
Ultramicroscopy
|January 1, 1984
Summary
A novel single crystal gold film with perforations is presented for high-resolution electron microscopy. This gold film offers excellent visibility for image displacement calibration and testing procedures.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Surface Science
Background:
- High-resolution electron microscopy (HREM) requires precise calibration standards.
- Thin films are crucial for microscopy sample preparation and calibration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel single crystal gold film with perforations.
- To illustrate its applications in HREM test procedures and calibrations.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a thin single crystal (001) gold film.
- Characterization of film perforation and crystallographic orientation.
- Demonstration of HREM imaging techniques.
Main Results:
- The gold film exhibits favorable perforations.
- Dark-field/bright-field image displacements at perforation edges are highly visible.
- Well-defined crystallographic orientations enhance visibility.
Conclusions:
- The perforated single crystal gold film serves as a versatile tool for HREM.
- Its unique properties facilitate accurate testing and calibration in microscopy.