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Tunneling Into Emergent Topological Matter
Online Presentations | 14 Jan 2021 | Contributor(s):: Jia-Xin Yin
n this talk, I will discuss the proof-of-principle methodology applied to study the quantum topology in this discipline, with particular attention to studies performed under a tunable vector magnetic field, which is a relatively new direction of recent focus...
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Advanced Scanning Probe Microscopy I
Online Presentations | 01 Oct 2018 | Contributor(s):: Sebastien Maeder, NACK Network
OutlinePart 1: This LectureOverview of Scanning Probe TechniquesScanning Tunneling MicroscopyAtomic Force MicroscopyHardware and ComponentsTip/Sample InteractionsPart 2: Can be viewed hereCommon Modes of OperationPitfalls and Image ArtifactsExample of Instrument Operation
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The Use of Probes, Beams, and Waves for Characterization at the Nano-Scale
Online Presentations | 20 Jul 2018 | Contributor(s):: Stephen J. Fonash, NACK Network
OutlineThe tools for characterizing materials and structures at the nano-scaleProbesPhoton beamsElectron beamsIon beamsAcoustic waves
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Characterization of 2D materials at Birck Surface Analysis Facility
Online Presentations | 28 Sep 2016 | Contributor(s):: Dmitry Zemlyanov
Material characterization is an important aspect for various applications. In particularly, for 2D materials and nano-materials, the surface characterization becomes crucial for smart material design, functionalization, fabrication, etc. Surface Analysis Facility at Birck Nanotechnology Center,...
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Nanotechnology for Aerospace Research: Surface Science Applications
Online Presentations | 29 Mar 2016 | Contributor(s):: Dmitry Zemlyanov
Surface Analysis Facility at Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, equipped with state-of-art analytical equipment, which can greatly benefit many researchers from Schools of Engineering and College of Science. I would like to demonstrate examples of the studies using X-ray...
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[Illinois] AVS Meeting 2012: Adsorption and Desorption of Hydrogen on Epitaxial Graphene on SiC(0001): An Ultra-High Vacuum STM Study
Online Presentations | 04 Jun 2013 | Contributor(s):: TeYu Chien
With superlative physical, chemical, and electronic properties, graphene shows significant promise in a variety of technologies, including transistors, sensors, and energy conversion/storage devices.However, as an atomically thin material, graphene is highly sensitive to its environment, which...
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ME 597 Lecture 4: The Transition from STM to AFM
Online Presentations | 09 Sep 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Recommended Reading: See References below.
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ME 597 Lecture 3: Advanced Topics in STM
Online Presentations | 09 Sep 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Topics:Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy (STS)Current Imaging Tunneling Spectroscopy (CITS)Apparent barrier heightForce on the tipAtomic CorrugationQuantum Corrals
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ME 597 Lecture 2: STM Experimental Considerations
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Topics:Early SuccessesHow to Make an STMRecommended Reading: See References below.
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ME 597 Lecture 1: Review of Quantum Tunneling/Introduction to STM
Online Presentations | 01 Sep 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Topics:Quantum TunnelingThe STM – basic ideaRecommended Reading: See References below.
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ME 597 Lecture 6: The Transition from STM to AFM
Online Presentations | 26 Oct 2009 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
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ME 597 Lecture 5: Some Topics in STM
Online Presentations | 20 Oct 2009 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Topics:Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy (STS)Current Imaging Tunneling Spectroscopy (CITS)Apparent barrier heightForce on the tipAtomic CorrugationQuantum Corrals
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ME 597 Lecture 4: How to Make an STM
Online Presentations | 13 Oct 2009 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Topics:Early SuccessesHow to Make an STM
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ME 597 Lecture 3: Quantum Tunneling/The STM
Online Presentations | 08 Oct 2009 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Topics:Quantum TunnelingThe STM – basic ideaRecommended Reading: See References below.
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ME 597 Lecture 2: Electron States in Solids-Density of States
Online Presentations | 09 Sep 2009 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Note: This lecture has been revised since its original presentation.Topics:Electron States in Solids – Bloch FunctionsKronig-Penney ModelDensity of States
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Nanotribology, Nanomechanics and Materials Characterization Studies
Online Presentations | 08 Jun 2009 | Contributor(s):: Bharat Bhushan
Fundamental nanotribological studies provide insight to molecular origins of interfacial phenomena including adhesion, friction, wear and lubrication. Friction and wear of lightly loaded micro/nano components are highly dependent on the surface interactions (few atomic layers). Nanotribological...
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Carbon Nanotechnology: Scientific and Technological Issues
Online Presentations | 24 Feb 2008 | Contributor(s):: Joe Lyding
Carbon nanotechnologies based on single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and graphene (a single atomic layer of graphite) are being pursued for a wide range of technological applications ranging from chemical sensing to post-silicon nanoelectronics. A common thread is the need to atomistically...
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Electrons in Two Dimensions: Quantum Corrals and Semiconductor Microstructures
Online Presentations | 04 Dec 2007 | Contributor(s):: Eric J. Heller
The images generated by a scanning tunneling microscope are iconic. Some of the most famous are Don Eigler’s quantum corrals, which reveal not only the guest atoms on a surface but especially the interference patterns of electrons shuttling back and forth along the surface. To understand the...
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Selective Silicon Epitaxy Seen at the Nanometer Scale
Online Presentations | 14 Jun 2007 | Contributor(s):: Matthew Mark Sztelle
The presenter introduces NEMS (nanoelectromechanical systems) and STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and continues to present material on Selective Silicon Epitaxy seen at the Nanometer ScaleMatthew M. Sztelle is a Research Assistant in the Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Group at the Beckman...
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A Primer on Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)
Online Presentations | 04 Apr 2006 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger
Scanning Probe Microscopes and their remarkable ability to provide three-dimensional maps of surfaces at the nanometer length scale have arguably been the most important tool in establishing the world-wide emergence of Nanotechnology. In this talk, the fundamental ideas behind the first scanning...