What are the limitations of Scanning Probe Techniques?
Despite their advantages, scanning probe techniques have several limitations. The scanning speed is relatively slow, making it impractical for large-scale imaging. The probes are also subject to wear and contamination, which can affect accuracy and resolution. Moreover, certain environments, such as liquid or very high temperatures, can pose challenges for these techniques. Finally, the interpretation of the data requires a high level of expertise and can be influenced by various factors such as tip-sample interactions.
