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

目的：研制一套集高分辨率成像和微波网络分析于一体的高分辨率扫描微波显微镜(SMM)系统。它能够测绘半导体的阻抗、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、铁电材料和生物样品，以绘制一系列依赖于与微波相互作用的电磁参数。该仪器将由物理、化学和工程学院共享。这些系统将加强研究基础设施，并将立即对以下研究计划产生影响：(I)多铁纳米复合材料，(Ii)RF-MEMS，(Iii)氢燃料电池，以及(Iv)化学和生物传感器。科学和工程学院的共享设施将提供一个关键的成像工具，并促进对新材料的合作研究，以实现有用的技术。该仪器还将促进对博士后助理和研究生的研究培训，为本科生和高中生提供研究经验，并促进涉及K-12学生的外展活动。奥克兰大学的学生中有75%是女性和少数民族。将努力识别、鼓励和让残疾学生参与相关研究项目。

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.