Multimode Scanning Probe Microscope System for Nanocomposite Actuators

Abstract

This DURIP award has been issued for the acquisition of a scanning probe microscope system (SPM). Scanning Probe Microscopes are (SPMs) are used to probe material surfaces with atomic resolution. Unlike optical and electron microscopes, the SPMs reveal details not only in x- and y-directions but also along the z- axis, perpendicular to the surface. Typical lateral resolutions range from 20 Angstroms down to 1 Angstrom, while in the vertical direction the resolution is better than 1 Angstrom. The main research objective supported by this system is the development of efficient bio-compatible actuators based on a novel polymer/metal composite. The scanning probe microscopy system was acquired using 33% matching funds from University of Arizona. The system was installed on August 31, 2001 and is currently operational.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 08, 2002
Accession Number
ADA406940

Entities

People

  • Eniko T. Enikov

Organizations

  • University of Arizona

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Composite Materials
  • Electric Fields
  • Ion Exchange
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Microscopes
  • Microscopy
  • Multimode
  • Nanocomposites
  • Scanning
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics