Multitip scanning probe microscopy

About

We study the intriguing charge transport properties of quantum materials like topological insulators and novel 2D materials. For the best access to nanoscale charge transport properties, we develop novel multi-tip SPM instruments and corresponding measurement techniques.

Research Topics

  • Multi-tip SPM instrument development
  • Charge transport at nanostructures of quantum materials
  • Charge Transport at Surfaces

Contact

Prof. Dr. Bert Voigtländer

PGI-3

Building 02.4w / Room 318

+49 2461/61-4116

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Members

Dr. Timofey BalashovBuilding 02.4v / Room 124+49 2461/61-2332
Dr. Vasily CherepanovBuilding 02.4 / Room 322+49 2461/61-6636
Jonathan Karl HofmannBuilding 02.4w / Room 126+49 2461/61-6362
Serhii KovalchukBuilding 02.4v / Room 126+49 2461/61-6362

Research

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Multi-tip SPM instrument development

In quantum nanoscience, it is essential to perform electronic transport measurements at the nanoscale. We design ultra-compact multi-tip scanning probe instruments with we use as a “multimeter at the nanoscale”.

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Charge transport at nanostructures of quantum materials

We reveal the nanoscale transport properties of thin films of promising quantum materials like topological insulators using multi-tip STM.

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Charge Transport at Surfaces

We acquire maps of the potential landscape which is generated by a current flowing along the surface or through a nanostructure (scanning tunneling potentiometry). These maps give insight into fundamental transport properties of quantum materials, such as the influence of defects on the local electric transport.

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Probing Edge State Conductance

We introduce a robust method for effectively pinpointing ballistic edge channels, as opposed to trivial edge states, in quantum materials using nanoscale multi-tip transport experiments.

Last Modified: 07.03.2024