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Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy

Measuring and Compensating Electrostatic Forces

  • First book dedicated soley to Kelvin force microscopy
  • Explains basics, realization, modulation and data interpretation
  • Provides important application examples
  • Useful reference to researchers and graduate students alike
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Surface Sciences (SSSUR, volume 48)

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    • S. Sadewasser, Th. Glatzel
    Pages 1-3
  3. Technical Aspects

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Experimental Technique and Working Modes

      • S. Sadewasser
      Pages 7-24
    3. Capacitive Crosstalk in AM-Mode KPFM

      • H. Diesinger, D. Deresmes, T. Mélin
      Pages 25-44
    4. The Effect of the Measuring Tip and Image Reconstruction

      • Y. Rosenwaks, G. Elias, E. Strassbourg, A. Schwarzman, A. Boag
      Pages 45-67
    5. Contribution of the Numerical Approach to Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy on the Atomic-Scale

      • Laurent Nony, Franck Bocquet, Adam S. Foster, Christian Loppacher
      Pages 69-97
  4. Selected Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 99-99
    2. Optoelectronic Studies of Solar Cells

      • S. Sadewasser
      Pages 151-174
    3. Electrostatic Force Microscopy Characterization of Low Dimensional Systems

      • Yoichi Miyahara, Lynda Cockins, Peter Grütter
      Pages 175-199
    4. Local Work Function of Catalysts and Photoelectrodes

      • H. Onishi, A. Sasahara
      Pages 201-219
    5. Electronic Properties of Metal/Organic Interfaces

      • Christian Loppacher
      Pages 221-241
    6. KPFM and PFM of Biological Systems

      • B. J. Rodriguez, S. V. Kalinin
      Pages 243-287
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 329-331

About this book

Over the nearly 20 years of Kelvin probe force microscopy, an increasing interest in the technique and its applications has developed. This book gives a concise introduction into the method and describes various experimental techniques. Surface potential studies on semiconductor materials, nanostructures and devices are described, as well as application to molecular and organic materials. The current state of surface potential at the atomic scale is also considered. This book presents an excellent introduction for the newcomer to this field, as much as a valuable resource for the expert.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Laboratory, International Iberian Nanotechnology, Braga, Portugal

    Sascha Sadewasser

  • Inst. Physik, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland

    Thilo Glatzel

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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