The book aims to describe the microscopic characterization of the soft
matter in the light of new advances acquired in the science of
microscopy techniques like AFM; SEM; TEM etc. It does not focus on the
traditional information on the microscopy methods as well as systems
already present in different books, but intends to answer more
fundamental questions associated with commercially important systems by
using new advances in microscopy. Such questions are generally not
answered by other techniques. The contents of the book also reflect this
as the chapters are not based on describing only material systems, but
are based on the answering the problems or questions arising in their
characterization. Both qualitative as well as quantitative analysis
using such microscopic techniques is discussed. Moreover, efforts have
been made to provide a broader reach as discussions on both polymers as
well as biological matter have been included as different sections. Such
a text with comprehensive overview of the various characterization
possibilities using microscopy methods can serve as a valuable reference
for microscopy experts as well as non-experts alike