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Using the Spectroscopy Panel

Fig. 11 shows you the functions available here.

Figure 11: The spectroscopy panel of the EASYSCAN software
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Once you achieved atomic resolution, apply the Spec button. The actual image is transferred to the spectroscopy panel. Use the Point button to position the tip above a carbon atom. Check the rel checkbox and select Z-Axis from the Output menu. Carefully increase the range of the scan by adjusting the from and to values. As you do not know the exact distance to the surface, you have to approach an x value where the current limitation prevents a further increase of the tunneling current. Save three I/z-Curves for further interpretation.


Norbert Weiher 2001-05-22