Compact, single-tube scanning tunneling microscope with thermoelectric cooling

We have designed and built a scanning tunneling microscope with a compact inertial-approach mechanism that fits inside the piezoelectric scanner tube. Rigid construction allows the microscope to be operated without the use of external vibration isolators or acoustic enclosures. Thermoelectric coolin...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2013-10, Vol.84 (10), p.103708-103708
Main Authors: Jobbins, Matthew M, Agostino, Christopher J, Michel, Jolai D, Gans, Ashley R, Kandel, S Alex
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We have designed and built a scanning tunneling microscope with a compact inertial-approach mechanism that fits inside the piezoelectric scanner tube. Rigid construction allows the microscope to be operated without the use of external vibration isolators or acoustic enclosures. Thermoelectric cooling and a water-ice bath are used to increase temperature stability when scanning under ambient conditions.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.4825341