Quantum theoretical simulations were made of Fresnel-type electronic diffraction images of carbon nanotube junctions. These three-dimensional simulations were used to interpret the fine features of experimental Fresnel projection microscope images. The relevance of the latter images to the observation of nanodevices made from carbon nanotubes was considered.

Influence of Structural Defects on Fresnel Projection Microscope Images of Carbon Nanotubes: Implications for the Characterization of Nanoscale Devices. C.Adessi, M.Devel, V.T.Binh, P.Lambin, V.Meunier: Physical Review B, 2000, 61[20], R13385-8