What Does STS Stand For?
STS stands for Scanning Tunnelling Spectroscopy
STS, or Scanning Tunnelling Spectroscopy, is a high-resolution technique used in surface science to study the electronic properties of materials at the atomic scale. By measuring the tunnelling current between a sharp conductive tip and a conductive surface as a function of voltage, STS provides detailed information about local density of states and electronic band structure. This methodology is crucial for understanding the behavior of materials in nanotechnology, physics, and materials science, enabling insights into phenomena such as superconductivity, magnetism, and surface reactivity.
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