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Low-temperature noncontact atomic-force microscope with quick sample and cantilever exchange mechanism.

Author(s) : SUEHIRA N., TOMIYOSHI Y., SUGAWARA Y., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The authors present the design and performance of a noncontact atomic-force microscope (AFM) operating at low temperatures (LTNCAFM). For the first time, a "top bath" cryostat is used to avoid long-distance translation of the AFM unit, while protecting the fragile optical fiber, and to reduce outgassing. The top bath cryostat is optimized by using three radiation shields with two shutters. The AFM unit is cooled down to 5 K for 14 h with 4.6 l liquid helium.

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  • Original title: Low-temperature noncontact atomic-force microscope with quick sample and cantilever exchange mechanism.
  • Record ID : 2003-0555
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Rev. sci. Instrum. - vol. 72 - n. 7
  • Publication date: 2001/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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