Nano Tools

Questions and comments from day 1.

Tools

Imaging and measurement

Exploratorium Image Scaler compare images of objects at scales from the macro trough micro and nano to the atomic.

9:30   Charlie Carlson Tour of Microscope imaging station.

Examine a human hair

Silicon wafer

with the following tools

Macro

Eye and meter stick
Pinhole magnifier
Magnifying glass

micrometer NNIN

Micro

Microscope(Compound Optical)

Laser Diffraction

Nano scale

Scanning Electron Microscope
Scanning Tunneling microscope
Atomic Force Microscope
Magnetic Force Microscope
Quasi elastic light scattering from colloidal suspensions

Investigate images

Build models of how the nano probes work.

NNIN  Using multimeter resistance probe through needlepoint fabric to model scanning probe microscope action.

SPM Model Teacher

SPM Model Student

Scanning probe microscope: Nanodays SPM

Nano Object of the day

NOD

Integrated circuit chip look at with tools

Compact disk, Look at the spectrum of a point of light in a compact disk.

Use agar blocks to study syrface area to volume ratios. NNIN

Study nanoscale objects with light

Soap Film in a can, Create a soap film a few hundred nanometers thick using dishwashing soap and a film can.

Soap Film Interference Use waves drawn on paper to model interference of light in a thin film.

Soap Film Colors Observe which Colors will form when interference removes colors from white light.

Permanent oil slick Create interference colors with clear nailpolish floated on water lifted onto black paper.

 

Nano building tools

Model deposition and etching by using Lego's. NNIN

Use UV light to cure a polymer and make 3D builds NNIN

Anodize titanium using waterproof markers as resist

Heat quarters to build up oxide layers monitor the thickness with color change.

Etch a printed circuit board, or etch glass.

Pedagogy Linda S