STM-imaging of nanostructure dynamics on Ag(111)-experimental challenges and solutions

被引:17
作者
Morgenstern, K
Rosenfeld, G
Poelsema, B
Comsa, G
机构
[1] UNIV TWENTE, FAC APPL PHYS, 7500 AE ENSCHEDE, NETHERLANDS
[2] UNIV TWENTE, MAT RES CTR, 7500 AE ENSCHEDE, NETHERLANDS
关键词
low index single crystal surfaces; scanning tunneling microscopy; silver; surface diffusion;
D O I
10.1016/0039-6028(95)01304-0
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We describe experimental problems arising with the continuous observation of nanostructure dynamics by STM. We discuss the necessity to use a high-speed STM, possibilities to deal with the thermal drift, and tests to rule out the influence of the scanning process on the observation.
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页码:956 / 959
页数:4
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