Searching for Asses, Finding a Kingdom: The Story of the Invention of the Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM).

We offer a novel historical-philosophical framework for discussing experimental practice which we call 'Generating Experimental Knowledge'. It combines three different perspectives: experimental systems, concept formation, and the pivotal role of error. We then present an historical account of the i...

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Published in:	Annals of Science Vol. 65; no. 1; pp. 101 - 126
Main Authors:	Granek, Galina, Hon, Giora
Format:	Article
Published:	Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2008
Subjects:	Tunnel design & construction Scanning systems Microscopes Imaging systems Inventions
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost