STM microscope NaioSTM

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The all-in-one STM microscope for an easy entry into the world of atoms •  Small mechanical loop provides excellent stability •  Atomic resolution in 5 minutes •  Tiny footprint, easy to store and transport The first scanning tunneling microscope (STM) was developed in 1981 by Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer at the IBM Research Laboratory in Rüschlikon, Switzerland, for the first time making individual atoms directly visible to a small group of specialists. They were awarded the Nobel Prize in physics in 1986. In 1997, Nanosurf went one step further and brought single atoms to the classroom! The NaioSTM is a scanning tunneling microscope that brings together scan head and controller in a single instrument for even simpler installation, maximized ease of use, and straightforward transportability. The setup is robust against vibrations and can be used to achieve atomic resolution on HOPG in standard classroom situations. With its 204 × 204 mm footprint it hardly takes up any workbench space. Smart design The smart and purposeful design is perfectly suited to the needs of educational institutions: the system integrates scan head, controller, air-flow shielding with a magnifying glass to aid the initial approach, and vibration isolation on a heavy stone table. The very small mechanical loop of < 10 mm provides the stability to achieve atomic resolution on a coffee table or in a class room. The additional passive vibration isolation feet further protect measurements against disturbances, making the system very robust during operation. The system functions without high voltage, making it safe in unexperienced hands.