Omicron Low Temperature Scanning Tunneling Microscope

Specifications:

• Small sample SPM, ~1x1 cm maximum size, conductors or high-mobility semiconductors
• Ultrahigh Vacuum ~ 1x10^-10 Torr
• Temperature control between 5 K and 500 K
• Multiple technique scanning tunneling microscopy (STS)
• Three stage, passive and active vibration isolation
• Atomic resolution

Accessories:

• Sample annealing stage (~800 K)
• Ar⁺ ion sample sputtering
• Tip annealing station
• 4 contact sample holder for in situ electronic measurements
• Controlled gas flow for in situ chemical reaction