topographic contrast

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Contrast in a surface map or image arising from the topography of the sample surface.
Notes:
  1. Topographic effects can modify the interaction between the primary beam and the sample, making the interpretation of electron or ion yield data more complex than otherwise.
  2. Topographic contrast can change after ion sputtering.
Source:
PAC, 2020, 92, 1781. (Glossary of methods and terms used in surface chemical analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)) on page 1817 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'topographic contrast' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.09298 RIS BibTex EndNote
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