What Does ADF Stand For?
ADF stands for Annular Dark Field
Annular Dark Field (ADF) is a scanning transmission electron microscopy imaging technique used to enhance the contrast of materials with atomic-scale resolution. In ADF imaging, electrons scattered at high angles are collected, allowing for the visualization of heavy elements and variations in atomic number within a sample. This technique is particularly valuable in materials science and nanotechnology for analyzing the structural and compositional characteristics of complex materials.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym