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How do Scanning Tunneling Microscopes (STM) contribute to Nanotechnology?

STMs contribute significantly to nanotechnology by enabling the imaging and manipulation of individual atoms. They work by measuring the tunneling current between a conductive tip and the sample surface, which is highly sensitive to changes in atomic positions. This capability allows researchers to study atomic-scale phenomena and even manipulate atoms to create atomic-scale structures and devices.

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