Tip-Dependent Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Imaging of Ultrathin FeO Films on Pt(111)
High-resolution scanning tunneling microscope (STM) images of moire-structured FeO films on Pt(111) were obtained in a number of different tip-dependent imaging modes. For the first time, the STM images are distinguished and interpreted unambiguously with the help of distinct oxygen- vacancy dislocation loops in the FeO moire structure. The experimental STM results are compared with the results of electronic structure calculations within the DFTþUscheme for a realistic (√91 x √ 91)R5.2º moire FeO unit cell supported on Pt(111) as well as with the results from previous studies. We find that one type of STM imaging mode, showing both Fe and O atoms, agrees well with simulated STM images, indicating that the simple Tersoff-Hamann theory is partially valid for this imaging mode. In addition, we identify other distinct, element-specific imaging modes which reveal a strong dependence on the specific tip apex state and likely result from specific tip-sample chemical interactions. From the present STMresults we show that several of the previously published conclusions for the FeO system have to be revisited.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US), Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1097987
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 115(5): 2089–2099, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 115(5): 2089–2099
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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