Analytical Applications of Scanning Tunneling Microscopy

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Abstract:

Recent progress and applications of scanning tunneling microscopy and scanning tunneling spectroscopy in molecular identification are presented. In particular, the difficulties in the direct interpretation of images are elaborated. The current limitations as well as the potential of this technique are discussed.

Author(s):
Weiss, P. S.
Author Organization(s):
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV UNIVERSITY PARK DEPT OF CHEMISTRY
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. 1 Jun 1993-31 May 1994
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-9
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-91-J-1630
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*SCANNING, *SPECTROSCOPY, *MOLECULAR STRUCTURE, *TUNNELING, *MICROSCOPY, HIGH RESOLUTION, IDENTIFICATION, LIMITATIONS, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, IMAGES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical Chemistry, Electricity and Magnetism, Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy, Optics
Keyword(s):
STM(SCANNING TUNNELING MICROSCOPY)
Report Date:
1993 Oct 10