Ultra-sharp metal and nanotube-based probes for applications in scanning microscopy and neural recording.
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This paper discusses several methods for manufacturing ultra-sharp probes, with applications geared toward, but not limited to, scanning microscopy (STM, AFM) and intra-cellular recordings of neural signals. We present recipes for making tungsten, platinum/iridium alloy, and nanotube fibril tips. Electrical isolation methods using Parylene-C or PMMA are described.
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Cited Authors
- Borzenets, IV; Yoon, I; Prior, MM; Donald, BR; Mooney, RD; Finkelstein, G
Published Date
- April 1, 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 111 / 7
Start / End Page
- 74703 - 747036
PubMed ID
- 22550361
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3338587
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0021-8979
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1063/1.3702802
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States