Movie II

Cuantum Corral

The movie on the left shows a time-lapsed series of scanning tunneling microscopy images taken during the manipulation of cobalt (Co) atoms on a silver (111) surface such that they finally constitute an almost elliptical shape, here called "corral". Since electronic states of the silver surface are scattered by the Co adatoms, oscillations can be recognized within and surrounding the corral, an

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effect similar to the standing wave patterns that occur if you drop an object into a bath tub.

Hubland Süd, Geb. P1

Movie II

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