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Nanotechnology 501 Lecture Series

A Primer on Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)

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Contributor(s) Ron Reifenberger
Purdue University, West Lafayette
Abstract Scanning Probe Microscopes and their remarkable ability to provide three-dimensional maps of surfaces at the nanometer length scale have arguably been the most important tool in establishing the world-wide emergence of Nanotechnology. In this talk, the fundamental ideas behind the first scanning probe microscope – the Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) – will be reviewed. By controlling quantum mechanical electron tunneling, an exquisitely sensitive probe can be built to measure height variations above a surface at the picometer (10-12 m) level. Some of the historically important problems solved by STMs will be discussed and a few of the important design principles required to build an STM will also be outlined.
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The Institute for Nanoelectronics and Computing
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Date posted 04 Apr, 2006
Time 01:30 PM, April 03, 2006
Location EE Building, Room 317
Type Online Presentations
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  1. 5.0 out of 5 stars 

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    Posted on 28 September, 2006 by Joseph M. Cychosz

    an eloquent presentation of the history, operaton and theory behind the STM.

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    Posted on 12 April, 2006 by Mark Lundstrom

    outstanding talk. please give us another tutorial!

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