How Does Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) Work?
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) involves a conductive tip that scans the surface at a very close distance, allowing electrons to tunnel between the tip and the sample. This tunneling current is highly sensitive to distance, enabling the STM to produce atomic-scale images of the surface. STM can manipulate individual atoms, making it a powerful tool for constructing nanostructures.
