An Analytical Transmission Electron Microscope for the Investigation of Functional Materials, Earth Processes and Novel Condensed Matter

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) collects crystallographic, morphological, and compositional data to atomic resolution from ceramics, minerals, alloys and polymers. ANU has long used TEM imaging and spectroscopy for developing functional materials (RSPE), understanding earth processes (RSES) and designing novel condensed matter (RSC). The existing TEM is 12 years old and needs replacement. The new TEM will allow (i) enhanced structure/composition analysis using EELS/EDX/HAADF; (ii) study of electron beam sensitive materials (STEM); (iii) follow changes in function and form with temperature (hot/cold specimen stages). This instrument will broadly serve ANU researchers and prepare young investigators to operate multi-purpose TEMs.