UHV Piezo manipulator
     
 
  This nanopositioning system has been realized in the framework of a collaboration between INFM and APE Research stimulated by the requests of the spectroscopy end station of synchrotron radiation centre beam lines.  
   

Key features

UHV compatible (a-magnetic materials: aluminum, titanium and sapphire)
Small size, compact, easy to handle
Minimal mechanical complexity
Low weight

Specifications

X-Y-Z travel 20 mm
X-Y-Z resolution 50 nm
F rotation ± 100
F rotation resolution < 0.01
Weight : 400 mg
Dimensions : 30 cm overall length, fits a clearance of 100 mm of diameter