Scanning tunneling microscope induced luminescence of lithographically prepared Au dots

A. Olkhovets, S. Evoy, H. G. Craighead

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Abstract

We observe high contrast scanning tunneling microscope (STM)-induced luminescence maps from isolated lithographically prepared gold dots on silicon using gold and tungsten STM tips. We observe geometry-related light emission with photon intensity stronger at protrusions than in the valleys. The light intensity dependence on tunnel voltage bias agrees with theoretical predictions. A noticeable variation of onset bias with the tip material is observed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)L299-L302
JournalSurface Science
Volume453
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 10 2000

Keywords

  • Gold
  • Luminescence
  • Scanning tunneling microscopy
  • Surface waves
  • Tungsten

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces

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