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The unique environment of single molecule analysis using nanocarbon materials is discussed in comparison with the conventional analysis of organic crystals by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The methodology provides motional information of individual molecules in addition to the static images. The observed motions of molecules are mainly triggered by an electron beam used for imaging. A more advanced technique with aberration correctors, a low voltage electron beam, and a bright and atomic size electron probe will contribute to further understand the behaviors and reactions of molecules.
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A part of the study is supported by Kakenhi from MEXT (23681026 and 22000008), JST-Kenkyu Kasoku, and JST-S-innovation.
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Koshino, M., Suenaga, K. (2013). Motional Analysis of a Single Organic Molecule by TEM Using Nanocarbon Materials: Scope of Atomic Level Imaging and Spectroscopy. In: Grill, L., Joachim, C. (eds) Imaging and Manipulating Molecular Orbitals. Advances in Atom and Single Molecule Machines. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38809-5_3
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