| The diversity of scanned probes spawned by the development of the STM in 1981 have tremendously advanced our ability to study the structure of surfaces and their growth. However, our understanding of the chemistry of surfaces lacks similar detail, as there are no 'super resolution' probes capable of molecular spectroscopy. The Surface Dynamical Processes Group is attempting to address this problem by developing vibrationally resolved near-field scanning optical spectroscopy. A non-destructive, in situ molecular probe with nanometer scale resolution could revolutionize our understanding of the chemistry of surfaces and thin films. The current effort will apply the emerging spectroscopies to the study of biomolecular nanostructures, polymer thin films, heterogeneous catalysts, and advanced photoresists. | |
| Stephan Stranick
Phone:(301) 975-2348 Fax:(301) 926-6689 Email: stephan.stranick@nist.gov |
Chris A. Michaels
Phone: (301) 975-5418 FAX: (301) 926-6689 Email: chris.michaels@nist.gov |
Richard Cavanagh
Phone:(301) 975-2368 Fax:(301) 926-6689 Email: richard.cavanagh@nist.gov |