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The invention of the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) has provided scientists with a unique and powerful view of surfaces on an atomic scale. Subsequent developments have extended this capability to a wide range of substrate temperatures. By studying the Si(001) surface after annealing or growth, these instruments have provided dramatic insights into diffusion and growth processes. By making STM movies during these processes, a very direct atomic view of the process can be obtained.

Current and Recent Work

X-Men Meltdown. By Permission Hot STM Studies of Si(001) step edges during annealing

Hot flames Hot STM Studies of MBE growth of Si on Si(001)

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This work is supported by the University of Minnesota and the National Science Foundation

Principle Investigator: Eric Ganz
Office Phone: 612-624-2386
Lab Phone: 612-625-1074

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Last Updated: 23 September 1996
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