Tag: atomic-scale imaging
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Saw Wai Hla and the Atomic-Scale Imaging Revolution: Transforming Materials for Rare-Earths and Beyond
Introduction: A Scientist Pushing the Frontiers of Atomic Imaging In the evolving field of materials science, Saw Wai Hla has emerged as a pivotal figure for imaging and manipulating materials at the atomic scale. His research, conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory and multiple universities, centers on observing and…
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Q&A: Saw Wai Hla on Imaging and Manipulating Materials at the Atomic Scale
Q&A: Saw Wai Hla on imaging and manipulating materials at the atomic scale When a scientist stands at the forefront of imaging and manipulating matter at the atomic scale, the implications ripple far beyond the lab. Saw Wai Hla, a prominent researcher whose work bridges fundamental physics and real-world applications, has helped illuminate how materials…
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Atomic-scale imaging breakthrough with a compact SEM
A breakthrough in accessible atomic-scale imaging In a development that could reshape how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, researchers at the University of Victoria have demonstrated a method to visualize atomic‑scale structures using a compact, low‑energy scanning electron microscope (SEM). Led by Arthur Blackburn, co‑director of UVic’s Advanced Microscopy Facility, the team combines…
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UVic’s Electron Microscopy Breakthrough Enables Atomic-Scale Imaging with a Low-Energy SEM
UVic researchers unlock atomic-scale imaging using a compact SEM In a development that could redefine how scientists study matter at the smallest scales, a team at the University of Victoria (UVic) has achieved a major advance in electron microscopy. By combining a relatively affordable, low-energy scanning electron microscope (SEM) with cutting-edge computational techniques, they achieved…