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Physics and AstronomyElectricity and Magnetism

A Low Temperature, Ultrahigh Vacuum, Microwave-Frequency-Compatible Scanning Tunneling Microscope

Authors: S. J. Stranick; M. M. Kamna; P. S. Weiss; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK DEPT OF CHEMISTRY
Abstract:
To expand the capabilities of the microwave frequency alternating current scanning tunneling microscope to include the ability to study isolated adsorbates and highly reactive surfaces, we have developed a low temperature, ultrahigh vacuum alternating current scanning tunneling microscope. In this alternating current scanning tunneling microscope, we employ the reliable beetle-style sample approach mechanism with a number of other components unique to a low temperature scanning tunneling microscope. These include the sample transfer, delivery, retrieval, storage, sputtering, and heating systems. This alternating current scanning tunneling microscope has been operated at 77K and 4K.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Technical rept.
Pages: 22
Report Date: 01 MAY 94
Contract Number: N00014-91-J-1630
Report Number: A968972
Keywords relating to this report:
*LOW TEMPERATURE
*MICROSCOPES
*MICROWAVE FREQUENCY
*SCANNING
*TUNNELING
*ULTRAHIGH VACUUM
ADSORBATES
ALTERNATING CURRENT
COLEOPTERA
DELIVERY
FREQUENCY
HEATING
MICROWAVES
NUMBERS
REACTIVITIES
SPUTTERING
STORAGE
SURFACES
TEMPERATURE
TRANSFER
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