DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/N81V-TQ82
Defense Date
2014
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Physics and Applied Physics
First Advisor
Jason Reed
Abstract
We examine the design of a high speed atomic force microscope using an optical pickup from a commercially available compact disc/digital versatile disc drive. An investigation of the commercial optical pickup is done with the goal of determining how it can be used for dimensional measurements on nanometer scale. An evaluation of noise sources, imaging capabilities, and functionality is performed.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
May 2014