Probe for a scanning tunneling microscope

FIG. 1 is a top, front and side perspective view of a probe for a scanning tunneling microscope showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, a rear elevational view, a right side elevational view and a left side elevational view being identical to the front;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken on line 5--5 in FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken on line 6--6 in FIG. 2.