The scanning tunneling microscope operates primarily in what condition?
Total darkness
Vacuum
Underwater
High pressure
Answer
The Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) operates primarily in a vacuum environment to achieve atomic resolution and prevent image distortion. Air molecules and other contaminants present in the atmosphere can interfere with the sensitive tunneling current between the probe tip and the sample surface.
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