Quantitative surface topography determination by Nomarski reflection microscopy. 2: Microscope modification, calibration, and planar sample experiments
The application of reflective Nomarski differential interference contrast microscopy for the determination of quantitative sample topography data is presented. The discussion includes a review of key theoretical results presented previously plus the experimental implementation of the concepts using a commercial Momarski microscope. The experimental work included the modification and characterization of a commercial microscope to allow its use for obtaining quantitative sample topography data. System usage for the measurement of slopes on flat planar samples is also discussed. The discussion has been designed to provide the theoretical basis, a physical insight, and a cookbook procedure for implementation to allow these results to be of value to both those interested in the microscope theory and its practical usage in the metallography laboratory.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC06-76RLO-1830
- OSTI ID:
- 5100731
- Journal Information:
- Appl. Opt.; (United States), Vol. 19:17
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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