Fountain pen nanochemistry: Atomic force control of chrome etching

Aaron Lewis, Yuri Kheifetz, Efim Shambrodt, Anna Radko, Edward Khatchatryan, Chaim Sukenik

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Abstract

In this report we demonstrate a general method for affecting chemical reactions with a high degree of spatial control that has potentially wide applicability in science and technology. Our technique is based on complexing the delivery of liquid or gaseous materials through a cantilevered micropipette with an atomic force microscope that is totally integrated into a conventional optical microscope. Controlled etching of chrome is demonstrated without detectable effects on the underlying glass substrate. This simple combination allows for the nanometric spatial control of the whole world of chemical reactions in defined regions of surfaces. Applications of the technique in critical areas such as mask repair are likely.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2689-2691
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume75
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Oct 1999

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