Crystal Structure Determination by 3D Electron Diffraction

This lecture covers the field of electron crystallography, focusing on crystal structure determination using 3D electron diffraction. It explains the challenges in experimental techniques, crystal tracking, distortions in diffraction patterns, and dealing with dynamical diffraction effects. The lecture showcases the information obtainable from crystallographic investigation, including crystal structure, chemical composition, polymorphism, and molecular connectivity. It also discusses the various advancements in 3D electron diffraction techniques and their applications in nanocrystallography. The speaker delves into the process of collecting data, dealing with dynamical effects in refinement, and the importance of optical distortions and lattice parameters. Additionally, examples of crystal tracking, cocrystals, and absolute structure determination are presented, highlighting the significance of electron crystallography in material science.