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EPSRC Reference: GR/R90512/01
Title: Electronic Effects in Atomic Scattering from Surfaces: Towards an Atom Beam Microscope
Principal Investigator: Allison, Dr W
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Researcher Co-Investigators:
Dr P Dastoor
Project Partners:
Foreign Academic Institution
Department: Physics
Organisation: University of Cambridge
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 April 2002 Ends: 31 March 2003 Value (£): 24,018
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Instrumentation Eng. & Dev. Surfaces & Interfaces
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This application seeks support for a Visiting Fellow, Dr P Dastoor. The aim is to carry out research related directly to future application of atom microscopy and gain new insights into the atom-surface interaction process. The wave properties of atomic beams mean that it is possible, in principle to build a microscope using helium atoms. However, the big question is what controls the contrast that you will see with such a microscope? This project aims to investigate one particular contrast mechanism associated with interference effects that occur when helium atoms scatter from stepped surface: The immediate benefit of this research will be improved techniques for studying thin film growth. Longer term, this project provides an opportunity to contribute to international efforts to develop a unique instrument with unprecedented resolution - the atom beam microscope.
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