We have studied the microdomain pattern in a block copolymer
system using a recently
developed imaging technique. We observe pronounced registry of
microdomains from layer to layer, the
propagation and evolution of disclinations, and novel morphologies
which form at the edge of an island.
The imaging of the microdomains is achieved with a nonselective
etching technique which smoothly etches
away sufficient material to expose the underlying microdomain layer to
the surface. Using a low-voltage,
high-resolution scanning electron microscope, we image the microdomains
of this exposed layer which
have been tagged with a staining agent.