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Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Applied to Optical Surfaces
Published
Author(s)
Robert A. Dragoset, R Young, Howard P. Layer, S Mielczarek, E C. Teague, Robert Celotta
Abstract
The technique of scanning tunneling microscopy has been applied to topographic mapping of two optical surfaces: a ruled grating replica and a diamond-turned gold mirror. We have demonstrated the ability of the scanning tunneling microscope to measure surface topography of a ruled-grating replica over an area of 2 υm X 2 υm. Furthermore, surface structure on a diamond-turned gold mirror was observed that could not be detected by any other type of surface-sensitive microscope. These measurements yield information necessary for gaining a complete understanding of the diamond-turning process.
Dragoset, R.
, Young, R.
, Layer, H.
, Mielczarek, S.
, Teague, E.
and Celotta, R.
(1986),
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Applied to Optical Surfaces, Optics Letters
(Accessed October 14, 2025)