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Physical analysis method, sample for physical analysis and preparing method thereof

US11955312B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2021
Grant dateApr 9, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A physical analysis method, a sample for physical analysis and a preparing method thereof are provided. The preparing method of the sample for physical analysis includes: providing a sample to be inspected; and forming a contrast enhancement layer on a surface of the sample to be inspected. The contrast enhancement layer includes a plurality of first material layers and a plurality of second material layers stacked upon one another. The first material layer and the second material layer are made of different materials. Each one of the first and second material layers has a thickness that does not exceed 0.1 nm. In an image captured by an electron microscope, a difference between an average grayscale value of a surface layer image of the sample to be inspected and an average grayscale value of an image of the contrast enhancement layer is at least 50.

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