Scanning tunnel-current-detecting device and method for detecting tunnel current and scanning tunnelling microscope and recording/reproducing device using thereof
US5107112A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 1989 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/874
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A scanning tunnel-current-detecting device comprising at least two probe electrodes supported by a supporting member, a means for placing a sample in proximity to the probe electrodes, a means for applying voltage between the probe electrodes and the sample, at least one of the probe electrodes being provided with a mechanism for measuring and compensating variation of the distance between the supporting member and the sample, is provided.
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