Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)

  1. Concept
  2. Theory
    1. Electron Tunneling
    2. Bardeen Approach
    3. Lateral Resolution
  3. Modes of Operation
    1. Constant Current Mode
    2. Constant Height Mode
    3. Barrier Height Imaging
    4. Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy
  4. Technical Aspects
    1. Positioning/ Scanning
    2. Electronic Circuit
    3. Vibration Isolation
    4. Tip
  5. Examples
    1. Si(111) 7x7
    2. Au 22x
    3. SiC(0001) 3x3
  6. Literature
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