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A scanning tunneling microscope based on a motorized micrometer
A scanning tunneling microscope (STM) that uses a motorized micrometer to provide for coarse mechanical motion of the specimen relative to the tunneling tip is described. The specimen is attached dire...

Scanning tunneling microscope instrumentation

Rev. Sci. Instrum. 60, 165 (1989); doi:10.1063/1.1140457

Issue Date: February 1989

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Y. Kuk and P. J. Silverman
AT&T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
A review is presented of the basic operating principles of scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy. The physical and electronic design of the scanning tunneling microscope is discussed, and other new microscopes using similar concepts are described. Some examples of the past accomplishments of scanning tunneling microscopy are given, and prospects for future applications are assessed. Review of Scientific Instruments is copyrighted by The American Institute of Physics.
History: Received 11 July 1988; accepted 21 October 1988
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  • 07.80.+x
    Specific instrumentation and techniques of general use in physics Electron and ion microscopes and spectrometers; techniques
  • 61.16.Di
    Structure of liquids and solids; crystallography Other determination of structures Electron microscopy determinations (including scanning tunneling electron microscopy methods)
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