Controlled positioning or modification of individual surface atoms or molecules, including manipulation with a scanning probe. A weakly coupled imaging pass locates the adsorbate; stronger tip interaction or suitable excitation changes its motion or binding. Subsequent imaging checks the result. Temperature, substrate, tip state and atomic species determine the useful mechanism.
Atomic manipulation refers to the process of precisely controlling and modifying materials or systems at the atomic or molecular level. This can involve the direct manipulation of individual atoms or molecules to achieve specific desired properties or functions. Atomic manipulation is a key area in fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, and quantum computing.
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