What does the'scanning' in scanning tunneling microscope refer to?
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Surface scanning
Answer
In scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), the word "scanning" refers to the process by which a sharp probe tip scans the surface of a material. The probe is positioned very close to the surface and a voltage is applied between the probe and the surface.
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