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Overview attoMICROSCOPY xs
the only scanning probe microscopes for the PPMS® certified and endorsed by
attocube systems‘ scanning probe microscope family (AFM, MFM,
SHPM, CFM, Raman) is also available for any 1” (25 mm) bore size cryo-
stat, in particular the Quantum Design PPMS®. Despite their compact-
ness, all xs-microscopes provide a coarse travel range of 3 x 3 x 2.5
mm³ and a scan range of 15 x 15 μm² at low temperature (4 K).
The outstanding stability of the microscopes allows investigation
of nm-sized structures with highest resolution. PPMS users can thus
complement their existing equipment with a whole range of versatile
tools for state-of-the-art research on the nanometer scale.
Low vibration levels are a crucial prerequisite for any kind of scanning
probe microscopy experiment. Hence, each xs-microscope is accom-
panied by a suitable attoDAMP anti-vibration cabinet, tailor-made
for the corresponding cryostat, be it a standard PPMS dewar, LN2
shielded with or without high-capacity, or equipped with a reliquefier
or EverCool option. attocube even covers the environmental shield
option with a extra-large heavy-duty attoDAMP version to make sure
your planned experiment runs smoothly in your existing dewar (see
compatibility chart* on page 163 for performance details).
Thanks to the close and long-standing relationship between Quantum
Design and attocube, a smooth installation as well as flawless opera-
tion of the PPMS-SPM instruments is ensured, as proven in numerous
laboratories worldwide.
attoAFM/MFM Ixs attoSHPMxs
Ultra-stable, compact atomic/magnetic
force microscope with interferometric
deflection detection for highest stability
and sensitivity. Also capable of KPFM, PFM
and ct-AFM. Ultra-stable, compact scanning Hall probe
microscope with 2DEG based Hall sensor
for maximum field sensitivity and STM dis-
tance tracking for conducting samples.
attoCFM Ixs & IIxs attoRAMANxs
Ultra-stable, compact confocal microscope
based either on free-beam or fiber optics for
maximum flexibility and stability. Ultra-stable, compact Raman microscope
based on a free-beam confocal microscope
for maximum flexibility and ultra-high
resolution optical micro-spectroscopy.