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The main purpose is 3D topographic imaging of surfaces, Step height measurements in smaller trenches/holes than can be obtained with standard stylus method, roughness measurements with larger FOV than the AFM, but less horisontal resolution. | The main purpose is 3D topographic imaging of surfaces, Step height measurements in smaller trenches/holes than can be obtained with standard stylus method, roughness measurements with larger FOV than the AFM, but less horisontal resolution. | ||
== The scanning electron microscopes == | |||
Both shortcomings of the optical microscopes mentioned above are addressed by the use of a beam of electrons (as you do in a SEM) instead of light. The depth of focus and the resolution of a [[Specific Process Knowledge/Characterization/SEM: Scanning Electron Microscopy|scanning electron microscope]] are at least one order of magnitude better. The list of advantages of a SEM compared to an optical microscope includes: | Both shortcomings of the optical microscopes mentioned above are addressed by the use of a beam of electrons (as you do in a SEM) instead of light. The depth of focus and the resolution of a [[Specific Process Knowledge/Characterization/SEM: Scanning Electron Microscopy|scanning electron microscope]] are at least one order of magnitude better. The list of advantages of a SEM compared to an optical microscope includes: | ||