Scanning Tunneling Microscopy III Theory of STM and Related Scanning Probe Methods

Scanning Tunneling Microscopy III provides a unique introduction to the theoretical foundations of scanning tunneling microscopy and related scanning probe methods. The different theoretical concepts developed in the past are outlined, and the implications of the theoretical results for the interpre...

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Other Authors: Wiesendanger, Roland (Editor), Güntherodt, Hans-Joachim (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 1996, 1996
Edition:2nd ed. 1996
Series:Springer Series in Surface Sciences
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 5.2 Formalism of Theoretical Simulation of STM/STS
  • 5.3 Simulation of STM/STS of the Graphite Surface
  • 5.4 STM/STS of Si(100) Reconstructed Surfaces
  • 5.5 The Negative-Differential Resistance Observed on the Si(111)
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Theoretical Concepts for Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
  • 1.2 Theoretical Concepts for Force Microscopy
  • References
  • 2. STM Imaging of Single-Atom Adsorbates on Metals
  • 2.1 Tunneling Hamiltonian Approach
  • 2.2 Adsorbates on Metal Surfaces
  • 2.3 Close Approach of the Tip: The Strong-Coupling Regime
  • References
  • 3. The Scattering Theoretical Approach to the Scanning Tunneling Microscope
  • 3.1 The Theoretical Formalism
  • 3.2 Tunneling Through Thick Organic Layers
  • 3.3 Scanning Tunneling Microscopy at Metal Surface
  • 3.4 Summary and Conclusions
  • References
  • 4. Spectroscopic Information in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
  • 4.1 Green’s Function Method
  • 4.2 Derivation of the Transfer Hamiltonian Approach
  • 4.3 One-Dimensional Models
  • 4.4 Three-Dimensional Models
  • 4.5 Conclusion
  • References
  • 5. The Role of Tip Atomic and Electronic Structure in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy
  • 5.1 Background