A low-temperature dynamic mode scanning force microscope operating in high magnetic fields

Abstract

A scanning force microscope was implemented operating at temperatures below 4.2K and in magnetic fields up to 8T. Piezoelectric quartz tuning forks were employed for non optical tip-sample distance control in the dynamic operation mode. Fast response was achieved by using a phase-locked loop for driving the mechanical oscillator. Possible applications of this setup for various scanning probe techniques are discussed.

5 pages, 5 figures, submitted to "Review of Scientific Instruments"

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