Toquant, Julien. Solid state nano-electrolysis, its use in SNOM systems and other applications. 2004, Doctoral Thesis, University of Basel, Faculty of Science.
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Abstract
Nano-optics is a new approach to the investigation of nano-scale light-matter interactions. The
main branch, Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy (SNOM), however, is su®ering from a major
technological shortcomings, namely the di±culty to generate suitable probes. Therefore, routine
operation at high resolution is still rare and requires the achievement of failure-free operation
conditions. Another new research area is the investigation of nano-scale matter transport by means
of solid state electrolysis and scanning probe microscopes. Solid sample as well as solid probes made
of such material permit nano-scale electrolytic reaction areas where highly localized structures can
be deposition and removed. In this PhD. work, nano-optics and nano-electrochemistry have been
combined in the design of a scanning microscope with which SNOM operation and solid electrolysis
investigations are demonstrated. Specifically, I introduce a unique in-situ imaging and structuring
capability developed on the basis of these techniques.
main branch, Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy (SNOM), however, is su®ering from a major
technological shortcomings, namely the di±culty to generate suitable probes. Therefore, routine
operation at high resolution is still rare and requires the achievement of failure-free operation
conditions. Another new research area is the investigation of nano-scale matter transport by means
of solid state electrolysis and scanning probe microscopes. Solid sample as well as solid probes made
of such material permit nano-scale electrolytic reaction areas where highly localized structures can
be deposition and removed. In this PhD. work, nano-optics and nano-electrochemistry have been
combined in the design of a scanning microscope with which SNOM operation and solid electrolysis
investigations are demonstrated. Specifically, I introduce a unique in-situ imaging and structuring
capability developed on the basis of these techniques.
Advisors: | Güntherodt, Hans-Joachim |
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Committee Members: | Pohl, D.W. and Hecht, Bert |
Faculties and Departments: | 05 Faculty of Science > Departement Physik > Former Organization Units Physics > Experimentelle Physik (Güntherodt) |
UniBasel Contributors: | Güntherodt, Hans-Joachim |
Item Type: | Thesis |
Thesis Subtype: | Doctoral Thesis |
Thesis no: | 7632 |
Thesis status: | Complete |
Number of Pages: | 120 |
Language: | English |
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Last Modified: | 22 Apr 2018 04:30 |
Deposited On: | 13 Feb 2009 15:42 |
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