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X-ray reflectivity may be used to determine the internal structure of
thin polymer films. An electron density difference of 10% for polystyr
ene and polyisoprene is sufficient to distinguish between a random dis
tribution of lamellae, complete orientation parallel to the substrate
surface and a surface induced formation of lamellae. The disappearance
of the lamellar Bragg-peaks, with heating of the film, shows the tran
sition into the disordered state.