Journal article
Towards Nanotechnology for All
Drexel University. College of Engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics. Faculty Research and Publications.
19 Mar 2010
Abstract
We present some of the social and educational implications of our recently constructed operational demonstration model of an atomic force microscope. Our device employs and highlights the fundamental concepts and principles involved in nanoscale magnification microscopy. With this device we demonstrate concepts such as mechanical and electrical gain, noise, and ease of construction while offering an affordable and robust instrument. The hardware and electronics required to build the entire device may be purchased for less than $1,000. The entire project takes roughly a semester to complete. For K-12 teachers looking for a device to demonstrate the fundamentals of nanoscience to their students, ours offers accessibility and affordability.
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- Title
- Towards Nanotechnology for All
- Creators
- Vinay Gadia (Author) - Drexel University (1970-)Sristi Roy (Author) - Drexel University (1970-)Sagar Lunagaria (Author) - Drexel University (1970-)Rahul Singh (Author) - Drexel University (1970-)Rohan Patel (Author) - Drexel University (1970-)Nischitha Ventakesh (Author) - Drexel University (1970-)Bradley E. Layton (Author) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Publication Details
- Drexel University. College of Engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics. Faculty Research and Publications.
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- DU; College of Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
- Identifiers
- 991014632559004721