The atom probe technique permits the imaging and chemical identification of individual and solid surfaces. It is one of the most important experimental methods in the emerging field of atomic-scale science and technology. This book gives a definitive and up-to-date account of the field, and is written by leading authorities on the subject. It includes recent advances in the method which have allowed for new and exciting applications to emerge in the field of material science, surface science, and catalysis. The book is a state-of-the art account of this important field, and is intended for a...

The microanalytical technique of atom probe tomography (APT) permits the spatial coordinates and elemental identities of the individual atoms within a small volume to be determined with near atomic resolution. Therefore, atom probe tomography provides a technique for acquiring atomic resolution three dimensional images of the solute distribution within the microstructures of materials. This monograph is designed to provide researchers and students the necessary information to plan and experimentally conduct an atom probe tomography experiment. The techniques required to visualize and to...