Near-field scanning optical microscopy of nanostructures
- 1 February 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Phase Transitions
- Vol. 68 (1) , 27-57
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01411599908224514
Abstract
The applications of near-field scanning optical microscopy (NSOM) to various nano-structured materials are reviewed. The review begins with a description of experimental aspects of NSOM and the various contrast mechanisms available with the technique. Applications of NSOM to a variety of different materials are then addressed including: NSOM of semiconductor heterostructures, NSOM of polymers and molecular crystals, and NSOM of Langmuir-Blodgett films and layered organic self-assemblies.Keywords
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