The 35th International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (November 15-19, 2009) of ASM

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Monday, November 16, 2009 - 2:15 PM

Ultra-High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy

W. Vanderlinde, IARPA, College Park, MD

This tutorial covers the underlying theory behind SEM imaging and analysis. The limitations on resolution in the SEM will be discussed, and two methods will be presented which overcome these limitations and enable ultra-high resolution imaging: STEM-in-SEM and low-loss imaging. A new technology called Helium Ion Microscopy will also be discussed.