Automated stem distortion correction for arbitrary scan patterns

Direct Electron, L.P. received a $205,809 project grant award from the Department of Energy Office of Science on February 21, 2023 to fund research and development activities through February 20, 2024. The grant was awarded under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA #81.049), which supports scientific discoveries and tools to transform understanding of nature and advance U.S. energy security and economic competitiveness.

Specifically, the funding will support Direct Electron's work to develop automated techniques for correcting distortions in scanning transmission electron microscopy images acquired using arbitrary scan patterns. By addressing image distortions that arise from non-standard scan geometries, their research has the potential to enhance the capabilities of STEM for nanoscale characterization and advance multiple fields including materials science, chemistry and physics. Work will be conducted at Direct Electron's facilities in San Diego, California.