SPM/AFM Conference
Christine
ThermoMicroscopes Scanning Probe Microscopy Conference
Robinson College Cambridge Wednesday November 29th
This year's ThermoMicroscopes Scanning Probe Microscopy Conference and Users
Meeting at Robinson College, Cambridge on Wednesday November 29th focuses on
novel SPM applications and cutting edge techniques in disciplines ranging
from biosciences to semiconductors. If you are involved in, or have an
interest in SPM, there should be plenty of relevance. Already we have
received 16 poster presentations and further submissions are very welcome.
Below are highlights from the invited speakers presentations We hope you
will be able to attend (a registration form may be requested by email to
chri...@dial.pipex.com):
Andrew Kulik, EPFL Lausanne
- Nanoscale elasticity measurements on polymer blends, alloys and carbon
nanotubes using ultrasonic waves.
- Nanoscale friction measurements on thiolipid films as a model for
tribological studies.
Lars Montelius, University of Lund
- Nanolithography and Nanomanipulation using SPM.
- SPM Luminescence techniques.
- Realisation and characterisation of quantum dots by SPM.
Duncan Price, University of Loughborough
- New developments in Micro-Thermal Analysis in polymer and materials
sciences.
- Chemical analysis combining mass spectrometry and Near-Field Infra-red
photothermal microspectroscopy with local thermal analysis
- High resolution thermal analysis: combining Pulsed Force Mode with
temperature stages, new thermal probe designs.
Wouter Rensen, University of Twente
-Near Field Scanning Optical Microscopy (NSOM) methods and advantages of
applying active Q factor enhancement to study the living cells and
bio-molecules under liquid for the first time.
- Combining tuning fork NSOM with confocal microscopy.
Stephanie Allen, University of Nottingham
- Molecular assemblies and binding processes which impact on drug-discovery
and design of novel biomaterials:
- Molecular stretching of DNA.
- Mechanical properties of self-assembling hydrogel proteins.
Paul Luckham, Imperial College London
- Measuring colloidal forces using AFM.
- Force measurements using cantilevers with attached particles.
- Molecular recognition by macromoleucules on cell surfaces.
Pat Gunning, Institute of Food Research
- AFM and NSOM studies of foods and their impact on food safety, nutrition,
diet and health.
- From cells to sub-molecular scales which determine functionality.
- Molecular scale antagonistic interactions between surfactants and
interfacial protein films
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Christine Wells Tel: 01869 252544
Sales Support Engineer
ThermoMicroscopes Corp. Fax: 01869 327744
4a Minton Place
Victoria Road Web: www.thermomicro.com
BICESTER
OX6 7QB Email: chri...@dial.pipex.com