h5ebsd: an archival data format for electron back-scatter diffraction data sets

Three-Dimensional Characterization of Microstructure by Electron Back-Scatter Diffraction

The characterization of microstructures in three dimensions is reviewed, with an emphasis on the use of automated electron backscatter diffraction techniques. Both statistical reconstruction of polycrystalline structures from multiple cross sections and reconstruction from parallel, serial sections are discussed. In addition, statistical reconstruction of second-phase particle microstructures f...

Archival metadata for durable data sets

The DARELUX project envisages long-term storage of hydrology measurement data in a permanent archive. In order to make the DARELUX hydrology data sets accessible in an unknown future, a future-proof metadata element set is wanted. An analysis of current standards and best practices for metadata lead to the choice of the metadata of the Dublin Core Metadata Element Set, with an addition of archi...

Lattice strain across Na–K interdiffusion fronts in alkali feldspar: an electron back-scatter diffraction study

Cation exchange experiments between gem quality sanidine [Formula: see text] and KCl melt produced chemical alteration of alkali feldspar starting at the grain surface and propagating inwards by highly anisotropic Na-K interdiffusion on the alkali sublattice. Diffusion fronts developing in b-direction are very sharp, while diffusion fronts within the a-c-plane are comparatively broad. Due to th...

An XML-Based File Format for Archival Storage of Analytical Instrument Data

Assessment of lattice strain, rotation and dislocation content using electron back-scatter diffraction

Cross-correlation based analysis methods have been developed for electron back scatter diffraction (EBSD) patterns that improve the angular sensitivity to ~10 -4 rads. This enables EBSD to be used to study the much smaller misorientations and even local elastic strain fields that are typical in semiconducting materials. Mapping of the lattice rotations and elastic strain variations provides suf...