Direct patterning of surface quantum wells with an atomic force microscope
- 2 November 1998
- journal article
- conference paper
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 73 (18) , 2684-2686
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.122553
Abstract
We employ an atomic force microscope to directly pattern the electron system of InAs–AlSb surface quantum wells. Sharp and sturdy electron beam deposited tips are developed to withstand the comparatively high (≈μN) forces in the direct patterning process. By direct patterning the InAs surface quantum well we modulate the electron system without any mask. We are therefore able to directly transfer the excellent lithographic resolution of atomic force microscopy to an electron system. The magnetoresistance of such fabricated antidot arrays is discussed.Keywords
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