This site has a video lecture on Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) by Prof. Arvind Raman of Purdue University that discusses the development, instrumentation, and operational principles of various AFM imaging modes. The lecture is accompanied by power point slides with clear illustrative graphics. Basics are provided in the application examples with advantages and limitation discussed. It…
This site has a video lecture on Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) by Prof. R. Reifenberger, Purdue University Nanotech Center. The lecture (accompanied by power point slides) discusses the fundamentals followed by the technical barriers and implementations of surface analysis at atomic dimensions. The context of the material is organized more for a graduate student level, but…
A learning module that explains the instrumental systems and interactions involved in atomic emission for elemental analysis. Completion of the module will leave the learner with knowledge of optics, plasma sources, and trade-offs in choosing the right instrument for a given analytical task.
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This learning module presents the fundamentals of X-ray Diffraction for characterizing molecular structure in a form useful both as lecture notes and for self-study.
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This site contains an article that describes the use of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) spectroscopy to monitor real-time protein binding with fullerenes and carbon nanotubes. The introductory section provides a brief description of SPR and how it works. It next talks about the features of the Texas Instrument's SPR, known as Speetra, which is…
This learning module teaches the principles behind scanning tunneling microscopy and atomic force microscopy. The module includes example applications and ample literature citations.
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This is an animated gif that illustrates how scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) works. As such it is valuable to students and faculty interested in learning about this important surface analysis technique.
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This article provides a tutorial on the basic principles of how the atomic force microscopy (AFM) is controlled to image and manipulate on the nanoscale. The different modes of operation (contact and dynamic) are discussed.
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Provides a straightforward introduction to the fundamentals of SPR, the genesis of the plasmon and the evanescent wave, and how SPR can be used to monitor the chemical nature of species adsorbed to the surface of a metal substrate.The website is available here .