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Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2022
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course is designed for students with different education backgrounds, from Physics, Chemistry and Biology, who would like to learn about the technical details of how SPMs work, and the possibilities and pitfalls in interpreting SPM images. We will focus primarily on Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and the particular details of some of its many modes of operation. Including:
Scanners, sensors and feedback control
Cantilevers and tips, imaging artifacts
Fluctuations, noise and the fundamental limits on force sensitivity
Force-distance curves and quasi-static force measurement
Nonlinaer cantilever dynamics and dynamic force measurement
Surface forces and bulk elastic forces in AFM.
Lateral force and measuring friction with the AFM.
Electrostatic forces and measuring surface potential.
Intended learning outcomes
Theoretical understanding of how SPM's work.
Interpretation of images created by SPM's.
Hands-on practical experience operating SPM's.
Detailed plan
Learning activities
Content
Preparations
8 lectures two hours each
to be anounced
Material wil be provided
4 laboratory expercies
to be anounced
Pay for access to Nanolab
1 oral presentation
Describe research paper, to be chosen in consultation with the instructor.
Prepare a good talk
Preparations before course start
Recommended prerequisites
Experience in working with complex laboratory equipment. Good computer skills. Ability to write a clear, correct and concise text in English.
Specific preparations
Remember that you must register for the course by sending an e-mail to kursexp@physics.kth.se.
Literature
Literature will be made availble to registered partcipants
Equipment
Laboratory work uses the Scanning Probe Microscopes in the Albanova Nanolab and participation requires that you pay one quartely fee for access to the Nanolab. If you are not already a fee-paying student, contact Adrian Iovan about payment of the fee.
Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
LAB2 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
LAB3 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
LAB4 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
TENA - Oral exam, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Laboratory work ( LAB1 )
Laboratory work ( LAB2 )
Laboratory work ( LAB3 )
Laboratory work ( LAB4 )
Oral exam ( TENA )
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
