Michael K Miller

Bio: Michael K Miller is an academic researcher from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The author has contributed to research in topics: Atom probe & Grain boundary. The author has an hindex of 71, co-authored 509 publications receiving 19856 citations. Previous affiliations of Michael K Miller include U.S. Steel.

Atom Probe Field Ion Microscopy

Abstract: 1. Historical background and general introduction 2. Physical principles of field ion microscopy 3. FIM image interpretation and application 4. Physical principles of atom probe interpretation 5. Statistical analysis of atom probe data 6. Metallurgical applications 7. Atom probe studies of non-metallic materials, thin films and surface phenomena Epilogue: future directions

Invited review article: Atom probe tomography.

Abstract: 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 spatial resolution (sub-0.3-nm) three-dimensional compositional information of any microscopy technique. Recently, APT has changed dramatically with new hardware configurations that greatly simplify the technique and improve the rate of data acquisition. In addition, new methods have been developed to fabricate suitable specimens from new classes of materials. Applications of APT have expanded from structural metals and alloys to thin multilayer films on planar substrates, dielectric films, semiconducting structures and devices, and ceramic materials. This trend toward a broader range of materials and applications is likely to continue.

Atom probe tomography

Abstract: Atom probe tomography is a powerful tool for the characterization of the size, morphology and composition of ultrafine features in a variety of materials. With the development of new forms of specimen preparation especially with focused ion beam milling systems, atom probe tomography should be extended to a wider variety of applications in nanotechnology.

Atom Probe Tomography : Analysis at the Atomic Level

Abstract: Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Overview and Historical Evolution. 2. The Art of Specimen Preparation. 3. Field Ion Microscopy. 4. Instrumentation. 5. Experimental Factors. 6. Data Representations and Analysis. Bibliography. Appendices.

American Society for Testing and Materials

Abstract: The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is an independent organization devoted to the development of standards.

Bulk metallic glasses

Abstract: Amorphous alloys were first developed over 40 years ago and found applications as magnetic core or reinforcement added to other materials. The scope of applications is limited due to the small thickness in the region of only tens of microns. The research effort in the past two decades, mainly pioneered by a Japanese- and a US-group of scientists, has substantially relaxed this size constrain. Some bulk metallic glasses can have tensile strength up to 3000 MPa with good corrosion resistance, reasonable toughness, low internal friction and good processability. Bulk metallic glasses are now being used in consumer electronic industries, sporting goods industries, etc. In this paper, the authors reviewed the recent development of new alloy systems of bulk metallic glasses. The properties and processing technologies relevant to the industrial applications of these alloys are also discussed here. The behaviors of bulk metallic glasses under extreme conditions such as high pressure and low temperature are especially addressed in this review. In order that the scope of applications can be broadened, the understanding of the glass-forming criteria is important for the design of new alloy systems and also the processing techniques.

Multimedia in Learning

Abstract: A wide variety of media can be used in learning, including distance learning, such as print, lectures, conference sections, tutors, pictures, video, sound, and computers. Any one instance of distance learning will make choices among these media, perhaps using several.

Ferromagnetic materials

Abstract: In this chapter, we will restrict our attention to the ferrites and a few other closely related materials. The great interest in ferrites stems from their unique combination of a spontaneous magnetization and a high electrical resistivity. The observed magnetization results from the difference in the magnetizations of two non-equivalent sub-lattices of the magnetic ions in the crystal structure. Materials of this type should strictly be designated as “ferrimagnetic” and in some respects are more closely related to anti-ferromagnetic substances than they are to ferromagnetics in which the magnetization results from the parallel alignment of all the magnetic moments present. We shall not adhere to this special nomenclature except to emphasize effects, which are due to the existence of the sub-lattices.