Design and performance of a Kelvin probe for the study of topographic work functions
- 1 July 1988
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Journal of Physics E: Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 21 (7) , 674-679
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0022-3735/21/7/010
Abstract
An analysis of the working of a practical vibrating Kelvin condensor is presented that allows one to define an interelectrode distance for which spurious currents are negligible. A very simple method of measuring and controlling this distance is proposed, leading to an autonomous and reliable probe, suitable for topographic work function studies. Examples of applications are given.Keywords
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