Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM)
A scanning tunneling microscope (STM) is an instrument for imaging the surfaces at the atomic level. For an STM, good resolution is considered to be 0.1 nm lateral resolution and 0.01 nm depth resolution. With this resolution, individual atoms within materials are routinely imaged and manipulated. The STM can be used not only in ultra-high vacuum but also in air, water, and various other liquids or gas ambience.
Applications
- Atomic-scale imaging of solid surfaces
- Research on catalytic agents
- Surface imaging of conductive and semi-conductive surfaces
- Roughness determination
- Atom and nano-structure manipulation
Special Features
- Expandable to suit user’s needs
- Unique price/performance ratio for research and teaching
- Mechanical stability
- Ergonomic design
- Easy maintenance
Technical Specifications
- Scanning range: 1 µm (±500 nm)
- Maximum Z-range: 1 µm (±500 nm)
- Z direction resolution: 0.015 nm
- XY direction resolution: 0.015 nm
- Imaging modes: constant current (topography), constant height (current)
- Sample size: up to 20 mm in diameter