Secondary Ion Imaging Modes

2 Secondary Ion Imaging Modes Imaging in SIMS refers to the reproduction of the distribntion of any element or molecule on or within the volume of interest. Reproduction of the spatial distribution is the most common form of imaging. This can be carried ont via one of two modes, these being the Microprobe mode or the Microscope mode. 

Image depth profiling is used to derive three-dimensional images of some specific volume. Such images are consiructed by collecting and overlaying 

Vertical slice giving cross-sectional view 

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