Scanning transmission X-ray microscopy

Abstract

Scanning transmission X-ray microscopy (STXM) is one of the powerful tools that enables chemical state imaging with a relatively high spatial resolution: several-tens of nm. A brief review on the principles and features of STXM is provided. STXM observation results on the molecular mixing state of an organic photovoltaic device and the magnetic domain structure of rare-earth permanent magnets are described.