Excitation of Molecules Using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) has been a powerful method of imaging surfaces with very high spatial resolution. Another important use of STM is the study of molecular reaction pathways brought about by inelastic electron tunneling. In this process, tunneling electrons containing energy above a threshold bring about an excitation in the molecular system which leads to reaction pathways as the excited molecule consequently relaxes along its potential energy surface. Type of Event: Physical Seminar Read more about Excitation of Molecules Using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy