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STM measures the bias-driven tunneling current while the conductive tip scans across the surface, providing spatial information about atomic structure and surface features. STS changes the applied voltage and records how the current responds at a selected location. Comparing these measurements connects the observed structure with local electronic behavior, including energy gaps and surface states.
The applied bias drives electron tunneling between the sharp tip and the sample, making the measured current sensitive to the local surface. In STS, varying the bias produces a current-versus-voltage response that helps estimate the local electronic density of states. This voltage-dependent information distinguishes electronic features that may not be apparent from spatial measurements alone.
The spatial measurement can reveal atomic structure, defects, and adsorbates, whereas the spectroscopic response provides information about local electronic states. Energy gaps and surface states therefore become accessible alongside physical features. This distinction matters when two regions appear structurally similar but exhibit different electronic behavior, or when a defect alters local properties without changing the broader surface pattern.
Defects and adsorbates are not merely imaging irregularities; they can be correlated with changes in the local electronic response. Surface states likewise provide electronic features associated with the surface region. Examining spatial and spectroscopic signals together helps researchers separate structural variations from electronic effects, improving interpretation of nanoscale materials and engineered surfaces.
A measurement begins by positioning a sharp, conductive tip close to a conductive sample and applying a bias to generate tunneling current. STM records the current while the tip scans the surface. For STS, the voltage is varied and the resulting current changes are recorded at selected locations. The combined data are then used to examine structure and local electronic behavior.
Engineering researchers can apply these studies to surface analysis, device development, catalyst evaluation, and failure investigation. The measurements identify atomic-scale structure, defects, adsorbates, energy gaps, and surface states in conductors, semiconductors, and nanostructures. These observations help relate nanoscale material behavior to macroscopic performance and can guide interpretation of device or surface problems.