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Crystal growth observing apparatus using a scanning tunneling microscope

US6074485A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1998
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T117/1004
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A STM drive mechanism capable of moving a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) incorporated with a molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) device in the MBE device under vacuum and a substrate holder with a wide clearance formed between a substrate heating system and the substrate holder are provided. The STM is protected by a heat insulating shield from high vapor pressure atmosphere and radiant heat according to substrate heating.

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