This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project seeks to expose students in physics and chemistry to modern research areas by developing an inexpensive scanning tunneling microscope. The microscope will be accompanied by companion courseware suitable for use in introductory undergraduate physics and chemistry laboratories. The Phase I research will include two major tasks: the search for the most suitable design for an ambient-atmosphere STM intended for inexpensive mass production and reliable operation, and the identification of a set of interesting and important samples which are stable in air. Interaction with academic publishers, curriculum developers, faculty and students will help guide the project and assess the feasibility of the planned instrument and courseware.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1995-03-01
Budget End
1995-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1994
Total Cost
$64,957
Indirect Cost
Name
L3 Consulting
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Somerville
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02143