STM machining

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[DEFINITION]
Atomic and molecular level surface processing (atomic manipulation) using a scanning tunneling microscope (STM).

[DESCRIPTION]
Atomic manipulation, an example of which uses atoms to write characters, is well known and can be used to perform processing at the molecular and atomic levels. This technology is extremely sensitive to vibration, which makes application difficult.

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[Related Terms]
Scanning tunneling microscope (STM)