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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/PHYS 570: Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (Fall 2010)
Courses | 01 Sep 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger, Arvind Raman
Fall 2010 A course for students interested in learning the fundamentals underlying Atomic Force Microscopy.
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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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ME 597/PHYS 570: Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (Fall 2009)
Courses | 03 Sep 2009 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger, Arvind Raman
A course for students interested in learning the fundamentals underlying Atomic Force Microscopy.
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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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ECET 499N: Introduction to Nanotechnology
Courses | 30 Mar 2009 | Contributor(s):: Helen McNally
An introduction to the emerging area of nanotechnology will be studied. The primary focus will be on the technologies of nanotechnology, with specific emphasis on electronics and electrical measurements. Instruments and techniques used in nanotechnology will be described and explored which...
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First Principles Non-Equilibrium Green's Function Modeling of Vacum and Oxide Barrier Tunneling
Papers | 01 Dec 2008 | Contributor(s):: Kirk H. Bevan
Vacuum and oxide barrier electron tunneling phenomena have been studied at length for several decades. Yet with electron device barrier widths now commonly measured in atomic units, complex quantum mechanical phenomena such as wavefunction coupling, surface states, and interface bonds have begun...