Scanning Kelvin Microscope: a new method for surface investigations

Autor: R. Mäckel, J. Ren, H.-D. Liess, H. Baumgärtner
Rok vydání: 1995
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Zdroj: Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. 353(3-4)
ISSN: 1618-2650
Popis: Based on the well known Kelvin probe for work function measurements a new microstructure analysis system - the Scanning Kelvin Microscope - has been developed. It allows to measure simultaneously with high lateral resolution the distribution of the contact potential difference (CPD) between a conductive sample and a reference probe together with the topographical structure of the sample surface. The measurement is contact free and non-destructive and can be carried out in natural environments. At present the lateral resolution of the measurement approaches 5 microm. The results can be displayed on a computer in three dimensional colour pictures.
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