2 papers
cond-mat.mes-hall2015
Streamlined Inexpensive Integration of a Growth Facility and Scanning Tunneling Microscope for in situ Characterization
P. Xu, D. Qi, S. D. Barber +3
The integration of a scanning tunneling microscope chamber with a sample growth facility using non-custom, commercially available parts is described. The facility also features a n…
cond-mat.mes-hall2015
High-Percentage Success Method for Preparing and Pre-Evaluating Tungsten Tips for Atomic-Resolution Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
J. K. Schoelz, P. Xu, S. D. Barber +5
A custom double-lamella method is presented for electrochemically etching tungsten wire for use as tips in scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). For comparison, tips were also manuf…