STM
STM Head
  Scanning Tunneling Microscope  
 
  A.P.E. Research instrument is a versatile Scanning Tunneling Microscope, STM, capable of scanning samples of almost any size.
It can operate in UHV and in air. It is provided with a simple-to-use acquisition software and with tools for image analysis during acquisition sessions.
Custom models can be provides suited to the research needs.
 
   
   

Specifications


STM Head


STM Head mounted on a CF Flange for UHV measurements


Graphite surface measure with STM
  lateral resolution < 1 Å
  vertical resolution < 0.5 Å
  scanning system piezoelectric tube
  automatic tip-sample approach yes
  coarse positioning motors 2, inertial, piezoelectric drive
  damping system double, passive
  tunnelling current range ( 0,05 nA, 10 nA)
  bias voltage ±10 V
  constant height mode yes
  constant current mode yes
  spectroscopic mode yes
  maximum sample size 2x2 cm2
  minimum scanning area 1.4x1.4 nm2
  maximum scanning area 3x3 µm2
  scanner tube voltage ± 150 V
  UHV compatibility yes
  support UHV flange
  maximum dimensions 10x10x5 cm3

 
  • Sample images