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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 An outsatnding textbook! Mar 10, 2000
By +++
I find this book probably the best textbook in materials science I ever read. Not only the authors are experts in the field of microscopy, but they also succeeded in extremely difficult task to present the complicated science of electron microscopy in a simple (but not oversimplified!) language. The book covers all major aspects of transmission electron microscopy, and contains excellent illustrations. This book is certainly a priceless asset for students. It is recommended as one of the best books at the beginning and intermediate level. If you are looking for a book to learn TEM, get this one, you will never regret!
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Excellent introduction to TEM Mar 22, 2002
By cmpst52
"cmpst52"
In the 70's and 80's the book by Hirsch et al. was the TEM reference tome, and Eddington's book the applications manual.Time has marched on, and this book is the new replacement for both! Carter and Williams wrote a very easy to read, yet well detailed, text and reference for TEM. They cover quite literally everything, in just the right level of detail for 1st or 2nd year grad students. This book is the best way to get a quick grasp of TEM.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Top of the class Apr 27, 2006
By Newton Ooi
This 4-volume set of paperback books provides a thorough and readable introduction to the science and practice of TEM (transmission electron microscopy). The text is divided into short, digestable sections, each accompanied by figures, graphs and plots. The equations are numerous, but well explained and presented with minimal derivations but full explanations. The books are divided into concise sections making it easy for the reader to find what he/she needs. Overall, a perfect textbook to learn about TEM, and as a reference for those more experienced in this field.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great practical balance between Theory and How-To Mar 27, 2011
By got2ske
As a graduate student who is currently taking a lab course and being trained in the art and science of TEM, I find this to be an excellent resource. Reading "Part 1 - Basics" as I became familiar with the instrument, and then moving on to the other more detailed sections as needed (Part II = Diffraction, Part III = Imaging, and Part IV = Analytical TEM) has helped immensely in understanding what I'm doing when working at the microscope.
I used Fultz & Howe, 3rd. edition for a TEM-theory class last semester; while it is also an excellent book (more rigorous in terms of theoretical basis and derivations), I find that Williams & Carter is a better place to start in getting acquainted with the many aspects of TEM. The large, color diagrams in the 2nd edition are also very helpful, and this is another aspect that distinguishes it from Fultz & Howe.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
TEM Bible Feb 18, 2010
By Blamman
I bought this book as soon as I found out I would likely get a job working with TEMs. I had already bought a very physics oriented book by Reimer that is also excellent, but this book is simply a joy to read. Ample color diagrams and real micrographs together with witty, keen narrative make it the first technical book in years that I have read till the wee hours of the morning. I think that if you can read the whole book and retain 90% of what you have read and have the opportunity to apply it in real life on an actual TEM then you will be able to call yourself a TEM expert of sorts.
I have found that reading the Reimer text together with this one makes a hard to beat combination. When the physics gets too tough in Reimer I take a break and read this text and get a better intuitive grasp of the material or an alternate derivation with a few less triple integrals, then delve back into Reimer with renewed vigor.
To the authors, I would like to buy you both a round of beers some day, this text is timely and I am glad to have found it when I did.
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