Element-specific Kikuchi patterns of Rutile

M. Vos*, A. Winkelmann, G. Nolze

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    Abstract

    The kinetic energy of keV electrons backscattered from a rutile (TiO2) surface depends measurably on the mass of the scattering atom. This makes it possible to determine separately the angular distribution of electrons backscattered elastically from either Ti or O. Diffraction effects of these backscattered electrons inside the rutile crystal lead to the formation of Kikuchi patterns. The element-resolved Kikuchi patterns of Ti and O differ characteristically, but each can be described fairly well in terms of the dynamical theory of diffraction. Qualitatively, much of the differences can be understood by considering the relative arrangement of the Ti and O atoms with respect to planes defined by the crystal lattice.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)50-58
    Number of pages9
    JournalUltramicroscopy
    Volume156
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2015

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