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What is a fundamental application of the scanning tunneling microscope?

  • Medical diagnostics

  • Nanotechnology

  • Telescopic astrophotography

  • Geological mapping

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Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter on an atomic scale, lies at the heart of the scanning tunneling microscope (STM)'s significance. This cutting-edge tool allows scientists to see and modify individual atoms and molecules, paving the way for advancements in diverse fields such as electronics, medicine, and energy storage.
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