Infrared Light Visualizes Nanoscale Strain Fields
Monday, January 12, 2009 - 22:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists report the non-invasive and nanoscale resolved infrared mapping of strain fields in semiconductors. The method, which is based on near-field microscopy, opens new avenues for analyzing mechanical properties of high-performance materials or for contact-free mapping of local conductivity in strain-engineered electronic devices