title: Compact, single-tube scanning tunneling microscope with thermoelectric cooling.
abstract: We have designed and built a scanning tunneling microscope with a compact inertial-approach mechanism that fits inside the piezoelectric scanner tube. Rigid construction allows the microscope to be operated without the use of external vibration isolators or acoustic enclosures. Thermoelectric cooling and a water-ice bath are used to increase temperature stability when scanning under ambient conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Jobbins
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Agostino
authors.forename: Jolai D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Michel
authors.forename: Ashley R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Gans
authors.forename: S Alex
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Kandel