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Growth of a single-wall carbon nanotube in the gap of scanning tunneling microscope.

Authors :
Yamashita, J.
Hirayama, H.
Ohshima, Y.
Takayanagi, K.
Source :
Applied Physics Letters. 4/26/1999, Vol. 74 Issue 17, p2450. 3p. 13 Black and White Photographs, 4 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Reports that single-wall carbon nanotubes were grown in the tunneling gap of a scanning tunneling microscope (STM). Observation of the growth processes in situ by operating the STM in a transmission electron microscope; Covering of the STM tip and sample with graphite layers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00036951
Volume :
74
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Applied Physics Letters
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4296014
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.123877