Quantitative analysis of electric force microscopy: The role of sample geometry

Quantitative electric force microscopy (EFM) is usually restricted to flat samples, because vertical sample topography traditionally makes quantitative interpretation of EFM data difficult. Many important samples, including self-assembled nanostructures, possess interesting nanoscale electrical prop...

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Published in:Review of scientific instruments 2005-05, Vol.76 (5), p.053707-053707-5
Main Authors: Tevaarwerk, Emma, Keppel, D. G., Rugheimer, P., Lagally, M. G., Eriksson, M. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Quantitative electric force microscopy (EFM) is usually restricted to flat samples, because vertical sample topography traditionally makes quantitative interpretation of EFM data difficult. Many important samples, including self-assembled nanostructures, possess interesting nanoscale electrical properties in addition to complex topography. Here we present techniques for analysis of EFM images of such samples, using voltage modulated EFM augmented by three-dimensional simulations. We demonstrate the effectiveness of these techniques in analyzing EFM images of self-assembled SiGe nanostructures on insulator, report measured dielectric properties, and discuss the limitations sample topography places on quantitative measurement.
ISSN:0034-6748
1089-7623
DOI:10.1063/1.1898183