Real time nanostructure imaging for teaching nanoscience and nanotechnology

Andrew Chizmeshya, Jeffery Drucker, R. Sharma, Ray Carpenter

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Abstract

Our experiences in research on nanoscience and technology using various microscopies to observe materials synthesis reactions and to measure local (∼ 0.1-100 nm scale) structure and composition variations in solids provide some very useful examples to introduce students to important concepts of the field. The fundamental concept to illustrate is the nanometer length scale, of course, but other concepts such as mass and energy flows at the nanometer level and their effects on materials properties are at least as important, but more difficult to bring to students in a challenging but understandable way. We are using dynamic in situ or animated microscopy experiments in several material systems to teach these concepts. These experimental research results provide a useful basis for student computer modeling experiments, to give them direct participation in nanoscale materials research at an appropriate level. We are also exploring student group participation in live (interactive) electron microscopy experience via remote access into a suitably equipped computer visualization classroom.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEducation in Nanoscience and Engineering
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages87-92
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)1558998888, 9781558998889
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Apr 17 2006Apr 21 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume931
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Other

Other2006 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period4/17/064/21/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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