Visualisation of micro and nano structures

• summarise advantages and disadvantages of optical microscopy (OM).
• summarise advantages and disadvantages of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).
• summarise advantages and disadvantages of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM).
• explain the operational principle, underlying physics and the limitations of the above mentioned methods.
• calculate and evaluate metrological aspects of data generated using the above mentioned methods.
• analyse and interpret data generated using the above mentioned methods.
• compare properties and relate characteristics of the above mentioned methods.
• select the appropriate visualization methods for a given application.

The course covers the most important methods for visualisation of micro and nano structures used at DTU and associated companies.
The topics are:
· Optical Microscopy (OM)
· Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
· Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
· Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)
· Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)

The methods are introduced in dedicated hands-on exercises. You will get access to state-of-the-art equipment for visualization purposes. This will contribute to the understanding of the methods.

Furthermore, you will present and evaluate a scientific article and its use of visualization methods.

Mechanics, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, corresponding to DTU courses 10031, 10033, 10036 and 10102/10104.

Following 10102/10104 in parallel is sufficient

Lectures and exercises, 4 hours a week.