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Atomic force microscopy (AFM) or scanning force microscopy (SFM) is a very high-resolution type of scanning probe microscopy, with demonstrated resolution on the order of fractions of a nanometer, more than 1000 times better than the optical diffraction limit.

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  1. CDs and DVDs as Diffraction Gratings

    Teaching Materials | 13 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Rama Balachandran, Karen Porter Davis, NNCI Nano

    The objective of this lab is to compare the diffraction behavior of light waves between a CD and DVD. CDs and DVDs contain regularly spaced micrometer sized features which can act like a diffraction grating. Using commercial electronic storage devices like CDs and DVDs as gratings rather than...

  2. Introduction to VEDA: Virtual Environment for Dynamic AFM

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    Teaching Materials | 26 Sep 2007 | Contributor(s):: Arvind Raman

    This resource has become outdated and has been retired by agreement with the author. Please see the VEDA tool page and supporting documents for current information regarding the VEDA Tool. This learning module describes the motivation, theory, and features of VEDA- a Virtual Environment for...

  3. Learning Module: Microcantilevers

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    Teaching Materials | 09 Feb 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    This learning module introduces you to the microcantilever, its applications in micro and nanotechnologies, its use in sensor arrays, and how it works in both static and dynamic modes of operation.  There is a pre and post-test, four (4) informational units (PKs), and two (2)...

  4. Learning Module: Microcantilevers - Instructor Materials

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    Teaching Materials | 09 Feb 2017 | Contributor(s):: Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME)

    ­This learning module is an overview of microcantilevers, how they work and how they are used in micro and nanotechnology.  These are the instructor materials.

  5. ME 597 Homework 1: Quantum Transmission

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    Teaching Materials | 18 Oct 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger

    Problems:Transmission through a Square BarrierTransmission resonances for an array of square barriersA simple model for the vdW interaction

  6. ME 597 Homework 2: AFM Cantilevers

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    Teaching Materials | 18 Oct 2010 | Contributor(s):: Arvind Raman

  7. ME 597 Homework 3:

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    Teaching Materials | 29 Dec 2010 | Contributor(s):: Arvind Raman

    Problems:Steady state vibration response far from sampleAttractive and repulsive regimes of oscillationPractical issuesTheory

  8. ME 597 Homework 4: AM-AFM Scans and Basics of FM-AFM

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    Teaching Materials | 29 Dec 2010 | Contributor(s):: Ron Reifenberger

    Problems:Setting the feedback parameters in AM-AFM scanningFactors Affecting Contrast in dAFM Topographic and Phase ImagesFM-AFMA dAFM “pocket guide”

  9. NNCI Outreach Demonstration Guide

    Teaching Materials | 10 Feb 2020 | Contributor(s):: Nancy Healy, NNCI Nano

    This compendium of demonstrations includes 17 activities that can be used to demonstrate topics to students and the general public.  They are useful for science festivals, family science nights, and science cafes.  ...

  10. Seeing Nano II: Using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to see Nano-size Objects

    Teaching Materials | 06 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Samantha Andrews, NNCI Nano

    Students will explore the storage capacities of CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs using an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). The AFM allows us to image objects that are extremely small in size, often on the nanoscale (10-9m). Students will access an AFM via Remotely Accessible Instruments for...

  11. VEDA First-time User Manual

    Teaching Materials | 07 Aug 2012 | Contributor(s):: John Melcher, Daniel Kiracofe, Shuiqing Hu, Steven Douglas Johnson, Sudharsan Balasubramaniam, Arvind Raman

    This document is intended to be a “quickstart” guide to get new users running their first simulations with VEDA, walking the user through two easy examples. After completing these simple examples, the user is referred to the comprehensive manual for a more detailed description and additional...

  12. VEDA Manual

    Teaching Materials | 07 Aug 2012 | Contributor(s):: John Melcher, Daniel Kiracofe, Shuiqing Hu, Steven Douglas Johnson, Sudharsan Balasubramaniam, Arvind Raman

    This is a comprehensive manual for the VEDA (VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT FOR DYNAMIC AFM) Version 2.0 simulation tool.