APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Using electron-beam induced deposition (EBID) on graphene membranes to create nano-scale doping patterns for electronic circuits lithography etch masks diffraction gratings (for monochromators, spectrometers, wavelength division multiplexing devices, optical pulse compressing devices and other optical devices) Investigating the … [Read more...] about Graphene Membranes for Nanometer-scale Lithography and Single Atom Resolution TEM Imaging , 2502 IB-2501
Spectroscopy and Microscopy
The Campanile Tip for Optimized Nanoscale Imaging IB-3314
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Scan-probe microscopy Optical microscopy Probe tip manufacturing ADVANTAGES: Enables collection of physical, chemical and morphological information High spatial resolution (~ 20 nm) optical imaging and spectroscopy Nearly background-free imaging Eliminates special sample and substrate handling requirements Operates over a wide … [Read more...] about The Campanile Tip for Optimized Nanoscale Imaging IB-3314
Compact Hyperspectral Imager IB-3163
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Food inspection Biomedical imaging, diagnostic screening Flame chemistry Remote sensing — astronomy, space, earth observation Machine vision Camera manufacturers ADVANTAGES: Captures changing spatio-spectral information over time Compact and lightweight, with few external optics required Fast and highly sensitive, … [Read more...] about Compact Hyperspectral Imager IB-3163
Hybrid Aperture Enhances Phase Contrast in Electron Microscopy IB-2851
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Imaging of biological materials low atomic number materials any specimens requiring reconstruction of the phase of the exit wave ADVANTAGES: Visualization of smaller unstained structures than previously possible Greater contrast and signal-to-noise ratio than with defocusing Compatible with existing electron microscopes … [Read more...] about Hybrid Aperture Enhances Phase Contrast in Electron Microscopy IB-2851
Scanning Tunneling Microscope for UHV to High Pressure and High Temperature Operation IB-2735
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Manufacture of scanning tunneling microscopes for evaluating catalysis reactions and processes other surface science research ADVANTAGES: Operates at pressures from ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) to ~10 bars Operates at higher temperatures (up to ~450°K) than conventional STM Convenient transfer/change out of catalyst samples and STM … [Read more...] about Scanning Tunneling Microscope for UHV to High Pressure and High Temperature Operation IB-2735