(New
Graduate Course!!!)
MMAE556 Nanoscale Imaging and Manipulation
TR 8:35 am ~ 9:50 am
Instructor: Dr. Xiaoping Qian
Email: qian@iit.edu
The ability to image and manipulate objects at
the nanometer length scale is of fundamental importance to the flourishing
multi-billion-dollar nanotechnology field. This course offers an overview of methods for accessing
the world of nanometer length scale.
Course description
This course provides an
overview of methods for imaging and manipulating objects of the nanometer
length scale. It introduces the basic principles of scanning probe microscopies
(SPM), including scanning tunneling microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM),
near field optical microscopy, and other scanning probe techniques. It further
describes critical issues in SPM based nanoscale imaging and manipulation. On
nanoscale imaging, it includes algorithms for surface reconstruction in SPM
imaging and methods for high-speed AFM imaging. On nanoscale manipulation, it
covers state-of-the-art manipulation techniques to create nanostructures,
nanoscale physics, and manipulation planning.
Course Topics
1.
Introduction
on scanning probe microscopies
- Scanning tunneling microscopy
- Atomic force microscopy
- Near-field optical microscopy
2.
AFM imaging
- Mathematical morphology (dilation, erosion,
closing and opening)
- Surface reconstruction, image simulation and
blind tip estimation
- High-speed AFM imaging
3.
Nano-manipulation
- Overview
- Pushing/pulling/cutting/scratching
4.
Nanoscale
physics
- Van der Waals force
- Electrostatic force
- Capillary force
5.
Automated nano
manipulation
- Hysteresis and creep
- Manipulation planning
6.
Applications
Approach:
Lectures, discussion, student presentations. Students will have access to
simulation software and an atomic force microscope (Agilent 5500).
Assignments: There will be several homework assignments, a midterm
exam and a final project.
Similar courses offered in
other universities include nanorobotics
in USC and micro/nanorobotics
in CMU.