Material Characterization Using Electron Holography

Electron holography makes it possible to see the electromagnetic fields inside a material and to interpret them using Maxwell's equations, which rest on the framework of special relativity. This book shows how that connection helps researchers map the electromagnetic properties of modern materials and devices, and it presents the method as a way to image materials at higher resolution.

A central concern is watching functional materials while they are being studied, rather than only before or after. The book also explores extensions of the holographic approach, including direct observation of how electrons pile up around electrically charged insulators and how groups of electrons move together. Taken together, these topics give readers a deeper grasp of what makes advanced materials work.

The two authors bring extensive hands-on experience with the technique. The book is aimed at materials scientists, analytical and structural chemists, staff at analytical research institutes, applied physicists, physicists, semiconductor physicists, and libraries that want to offer the newest methods for studying how materials respond electromagnetically.