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 …

This book provides a definitive account of the theory, practice and applications of atom
probe field ion microscopy (APFIM). The APFIM technique provides a unique method for …

The technique of atom probe tomography (APT) is reviewed with an emphasis on illustrating
what is possible with the technique both now and in the future. APT delivers the highest …

Executive Overview Making decisions by intuition is increasingly viewed as a viable approach
in today's business environment. Intuition may be beneficial in certain scenarios, and at …

Detailed descriptions of the components of the local electrode atom probe (LEAP) and of its
general methods of operation are presented in this chapter. The LEAP is a three-chamber …

The ionic surfactant-assisted dispersion of single-walled carbon nanotubes in aqueous solution
has been studied by Raman and fluorescent spectroscopy during ultrasonic processing. …

A ferroelectric is a material with a polar structure whose polarity can be reversed (switched)
by applying an electric field 1 , 2 . In metals, itinerant electrons screen electrostatic forces …

The goal of the quench and partition (Q&P) process for steel heat treatment is to enrich
austenite with carbon during a partitioning treatment after initial quenching below the martensite …

… miller is an alternative and supplementary method to the traditional electropolishing/chemical
polishing methods that have been used to fabricated the needle-shaped specimens …

A fine-scale bainitic microstructure with high strength and high toughness has been
achieved by transforming austenite at 200C. X-ray diffraction analysis showed the carbon …