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Low temperature ultrahigh vacuum noncontact atomic force microscope in the pendulum geometry.

U Gysin1, S Rast, M Kisiel

  • 1Department of Physics, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland. Urs.Gysin@unibas.ch

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This study introduces a novel noncontact atomic force microscope (nc-AFM) operating in magnetic fields and low temperatures. The unique pendulum mode enables ultrasensitive measurements on small spin ensembles.

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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Standard atomic force microscopy (AFM) configurations have limitations for certain sensitive measurements.
  • Operating AFM in high magnetic fields and cryogenic temperatures requires specialized instrumentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a noncontact atomic force microscope (nc-AFM) capable of operating in high magnetic fields (±7 T) and at liquid helium temperatures.
  • To demonstrate the utility of a novel "pendulum mode" for ultrasensitive AFM measurements.
  • To showcase imaging capabilities using nc-AFM and Kelvin probe force microscopy in this unique configuration.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a noncontact atomic force microscope with a perpendicular cantilever assembly (pendulum mode).
  • Operation under ultrahigh vacuum conditions to ensure sample and cantilever integrity.
  • Integration of capabilities for operation within magnetic fields up to ±7 Tesla and at liquid helium temperatures.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation and demonstration of nc-AFM and Kelvin force probe microscopy in the pendulum mode.
  • Capability to perform measurements with very soft and ultrasensitive cantilevers.
  • Demonstration of ultrasensitive experiments on small spin ensembles.

Conclusions:

  • The developed nc-AFM in pendulum mode offers a powerful tool for high-sensitivity nanoscale investigations.
  • This system is suitable for studying magnetic phenomena and spin properties at cryogenic temperatures.
  • The pendulum mode opens new avenues for exploring delicate quantum systems with AFM.