Dust Figures as a Way for Mapping Surface Charge Distribution — A Review

Dust figures can be used to visualize surface charge distribution quickly and effectively. In this article, the development history and the measurement method of dust figure techniques are reviewed. The physical process and mechanism of charge recurrence is explained in the cases where different types of dust figures are used. Furthermore, recent research progress on dust figures is summarized and analyzed. Finally, future prospects for implementation of dust figure techniques to measure surface charge distribution are discussed.