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Imaging methodology for interface analysisa
| Technology | Highest lateral resolution | Highest depth resolution | Scanning time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrared | 250 μm | 250 μm | 3 min |
| X-ray tomography | 10 μm | > 2 μm | 30 min |
| Scanning Acoustic Microscope | < 1 μm | 1 μm | 2–8 min |
| Optical Microscope | 0.3 μm | 1 μm | 5 min |
| Transmission Electron Microscope | 0.1 nm | 50 nm | 60 min |
asome data courtesy of PVA TePla Analytical System
