MRI: Acquisition of a Scanning Microwave Microscope for Research on Materials and Devices

目的：该项目旨在收购一个扫描微波显微镜（SMM）系统，该系统集成了高分辨率成像和微波网络分析，工作频率高达6 GHz。它能够映射半导体的阻抗、电容、介电常数、磁导率和掺杂密度。智力优势：拟议中的仪器蒸发系统将使奥克兰大学的研究人员能够开展一些跨学科的研究项目，涵盖广泛的技术重要应用。SMM非常适合用于金属、磁性材料、铁电体和生物样品，以绘制取决于与微波相互作用的电磁参数范围。该仪器将由物理，化学和工程学院共享。该系统将加强研究基础设施，并将对以下研究项目产生直接影响：（i）多铁性纳米复合材料，（ii）RF-MEMS，（iii）氢燃料电池，（iv）化学和生物传感器。更广泛的影响：拟议的收购将大大提高奥克兰大学学生的跨学科研究和教育机会。科学和工程学院的共享设施将提供关键的成像工具，并促进对有用技术的新材料的合作研究。仪器还将促进博士后助理和研究生的研究培训，本科生和高中生的研究经验以及涉及K-12学生的外联活动。奥克兰大学的学生中有75%是女性和少数民族。将努力确定、鼓励和吸收残疾学生参与相关的研究项目。

Objective: This project is for acquisition of a scanning microwave microscope (SMM) system that integrates high resolution imaging and microwave network analysis that operates at frequencies up to 6 GHz. It is capable of mapping impedance, capacitance, dielectric permittivity, permeability and doping density of semiconductors. Intellectual Merit: The proposed instrument evaporation system will enable researchers at Oakland University to pursue a number of interdisciplinary research projects covering a wide spectrum of technologically-important applications. The SMM is ideal for use on metals, magnetic materials, ferroelectrics, and biological samples to map a range of electromagnetic parameters that are dependent on interaction with microwaves. The instrument will be shared by the Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering faculties. The systems will enhance research infrastructure and will have immediate impact on the following research programs: (i) Multiferroic Nano-composites, (ii) RF-MEMS, (iii) Hydrogen fuel cells, and (iv) Chemical and Biological sensors.Broader Impacts: The proposed acquisition will significantly enhance interdisciplinary research and educational opportunities for students at Oakland University. The shared facility by Sciences and Engineering faculties will provide with a critical imaging tool and foster collaborative research on new materials for useful technologies. The instrumentation will also facilitate research training for postdoctoral associates and graduate students, research experience for undergraduates and high school students and out-reach activities involving K-12 students. The student population at Oakland University is 75% women and minorities. Efforts will be made to identify, encourage and involve students with disability into related research projects.