Compact STM, Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Article No: 09600-99
Easy-to-use scanning tunneling microscope for imaging and spectroscopy of conductive samples on an atomic or molecular scale. Suitable for a wide range of experiments in materials science, solid-state physics/chemistry, surface physics/chemistry, nanotechnology, and quantum mechanics. Rapid introduction to the nanoworld with atomic resolution shortly after setup Compact design with integrated control and vibration damping, no external accessories required Intuitive operation, suitable for beginners, teaching, and demonstrations Powerful measureNANO software for measurement, analysis, and visualization in 2D and 3D Simulation mode for safe learning without a connected device Complete set including samples, tools, software, and documentation for immediate use Comprehensive, didactically structured manual with introductory experiments and background information Technical Specification Scan head with integrated control electronics on vibration-damped base plate Maximum image size (XY): 500 nm × 500 nm Maximum Z range: 200 nm XY resolution: better than 8 pm Z resolution: better than 4 pm Current: 0.1…100 nA in 25 pA steps Tip voltage: ±10 V in 5 mV steps Dimensions: 21 × 21 × 10 cm Constant-current mode Constant-height mode Current–voltage spectroscopy Current–distance spectroscopy Control electronics with USB interface, 16-bit DACs for XYZ, up to 7 measurement channels, maximum scan speed 60 ms/line Magnifying cover: 10× magnification Tool set for producing and mounting tunneling tips (side cutter, pliers, tweezers) Pt-Ir wire for tunneling tips: length 30 cm, diameter 0.25 mm Sample set: graphite (HOPG), gold (111) films, 4 empty sample holders Power supply: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, USB cable Transport case for instrument and accessories Multilingual software (DE, EN, …) for measurement, analysis, and visualization in 1D, 2D, and 3D Interactive software package (DE, EN) explaining measurement capabilities, device operation, and physical principles Detailed user manual with short descriptions of the experiments Weight (including case): 6.7 kg