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Based on the well known Kelvin probe for work function measurements a new microstructure analysis system the Scanning Kelvin Microscope has been developed. It allows to measure simultaneously with high lateral resolution the distribution of the contact potential difference (CPD) between a conductive sample and a reference probe together with the topographical structure of the sample surface. The measurement...