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Can atomic force microscopy tips be inspected by atomic force microscopy

Journal Article · · Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. B, Microelectronics Processing and Phenomena; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1116/1.585185· OSTI ID:5254687
This paper reports on an attempt to image prospective tips by atomic force microscopy. The apex of mounted diamond fragments and of traditional metallic tips was investigated by the same diamond probe. The peculiar tip-tip configuration allowed to search for the effect of sample rotation on the images. Identical images were obtained when the diamond stylus scanned different etched tungsten tips, illustrating an interchange in the roles of tip and sample.
OSTI ID:
5254687
Journal Information:
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. B, Microelectronics Processing and Phenomena; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology. B, Microelectronics Processing and Phenomena; (United States) Vol. 9:2; ISSN 0734-211X; ISSN JVTBD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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