This award from the Major Research Instrumentation program provides funds to Southwest Texas State University for acquisition of a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). This instrument will help strengthen on going research collaboration using complementary techniques of FTIR and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for materials and process characterization established in the physics department at Texas State. The research includes investigations of novel materials and processes that have potential applications in manufacturing of semiconductors and other devices. In all cases, the high quality spatial resolution of the AFM gives us insight into processes that occur on small scales on the surface of the material. However, the understanding of these processes is blind without the additional chemical information that can be obtained with FTIR. Acquisition of these instruments will provide significant opportunities to increase the level of undergraduate involvement and course curriculum involvement with both instruments.

This award from the Major Research Instrumentation program provides funds to Southwest Texas State University for acquisition of a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). This instrument will help strengthen on going research collaboration using complementary techniques of FTIR and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) for materials and process characterization established in the physics department at Texas State. The research includes investigations of novel materials and processes that have potential applications in manufacturing of semiconductors and other devices. In all cases, the high quality spatial resolution of the AFM gives us insight into processes that occur on small scales on the surface of the material. However, the understanding of these processes is blind without the additional chemical information that can be obtained with FTIR. Acquisition of these instruments will provide significant opportunities to increase the level of undergraduate involvement and course curriculum involvement with both instruments.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Materials Research (DMR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0420723
Program Officer
Charles E. Bouldin
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2004-09-01
Budget End
2007-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$190,705
Indirect Cost
Name
Texas State University - San Marcos
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
San Marcos
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
78666