Calculating STM Resolution Based on Tip Size

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The resolution of a Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM) is directly related to the size of its tip, which is typically a single protruding molecule. Under ideal conditions, the STM can accurately record the position of individual molecules. The established ratio of resolution to tip size is approximately 1:1, indicating that smaller tips yield higher resolution imaging capabilities.

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does anyone have a link or a formula for calculating the resolution of a STM based on the tip size.
 
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According to this link and a couple others, the tip of a STM is a single protruding molecule and, under ideal conditions, can record the possition of individual molecules.

So I geuss the ratio of resolution to tip size is about 1/1.
 

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