This study book, written by Adam J. Schwartz and published by Springer-Verlag New York Inc., covers electron backscatter diffraction as an essential technique in materials science. It provides a thorough analysis of current hardware, software, and practical applications for a wide range of materials.
Description
Electron backscatter diffraction is an advanced method for materials analysis that provides insight into crystallographic texture, grain boundary characteristics, lattice strain, phase identification, and more. This book covers the fundamental principles, recent developments in instrumentation and software, and various applications in metals, alloys, ceramics, and superconductors.
The revised edition expands the content with more comprehensive basic theories and current examples from materials science and condensed matter physics. It is aimed at researchers and professionals who want to use electron backscatter techniques to solve complex problems.
Product specifications
- Author: Adam J. Schwartz
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Publication date: 2009-08-12
- Number of pages: 403
- ISBN: 9780387881355
- Theme: Testing of materials
- BISAC: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General
About the author
Adam J. Schwartz is Deputy Division Leader for Condensed Matter and High Pressure Physics at the Physics and Advanced Technologies Directorate. He combines years of experience in electron backscatter diffraction with expertise in materials characterization, with more than 50 publications and a patent in this field.