TABLE IV

Comparison of WLI, 3D-LSM, and Combined WLI+LAI for the Characterization of the Silicone Oil Layer Thickness in Empty Glass Syringes

WLI3D-LSMWLI+LAI
Thickness range80–4000 nm>10 nm20–4000 nm
Layer imaging+
Single measurement time∼4 s∼60 s∼15 s
Radial thickness mapping+++++
Longitudinal thickness mapping+++++
Sample preparation++