Scanning Tunneling Microscope

Name:
Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Detailed information:
Instrument that uses a sharply tipped electrode in close proximity to a surface. As the electrode is moved, the change in electrode signal relates to the shape of the surface being scanned.

Use:

Study of atomic-scale structure of surfaces, drawing molecular-sized markings on surfaces and transport of atoms and molecules.See Atomic Force Microscopy; Chemical Force Microscopy.