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  • Title: Fiber optic light collection system for scanning-tunneling-microscope-induced light emission.
    Author: Watkins NJ, Long JP, Kafafi ZH, Mäkinen AJ.
    Journal: Rev Sci Instrum; 2007 May; 78(5):053707. PubMed ID: 17552825.
    Abstract:
    We report a compact light collection scheme suitable for retrofitting a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) for STM-induced light emission experiments. The approach uses a pair of optical fibers with large core diameters and high numerical apertures to maximize light collection efficiency and to moderate the mechanical precision required for alignment. Bench tests indicate that efficiency reduction is almost entirely due to reflective losses at the fiber ends, while losses due to fiber misalignment have virtually been eliminated. Photon-map imaging with nanometer features is demonstrated on a stepped Au(111) surface with signal rates exceeding 10(4) counts/s.
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