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Area of Science:

  • Nanometrology
  • Materials Science
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Surface imaging at the atomic scale is achievable.
  • High-resolution subsurface imaging faces challenges from electromagnetic and acoustic dispersion and diffraction.
  • Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) with an atomically sharp probe has enabled surface limit breakthroughs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the physics behind subsurface imaging challenges.
  • To present emerging solutions for high-resolution subsurface visualization.
  • To discuss diverse applications of these advanced imaging techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing atomic force microscopy (AFM), a type of SPM.
  • Leveraging physical, chemical, electrical, and thermal gradients within materials.
  • Exploring label-free, nondestructive measurement capabilities.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated potential for visualizing subsurface material properties.
  • Identified conditions enabling subsurface imaging.
  • Highlighted the versatility of AFM for subsurface analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Subsurface imaging using AFM offers exceptional potential for visualization.
  • Techniques are applicable across materials science, electronics, biology, and polymer sciences.
  • Future work can enable noninvasive investigation of meta- and quantum materials.