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The Analytical Microscopy Group conducts research on the chemical and structural properties of matter by applying various ion and photon based microscopies whose resolution range from micrometers to nanometers; Researches the fundamental aspects of the excitation process, quantification, standards development, instrumental improvements, and data analysis challenges associated with these analytical methods; Conducts research on autoradiography and nuclear track methods; Conducts research in generation and size-calibration of particles; Develops and applies methods for the concentration, separation, and isotope measurement of trace atmospheric gases and particles; Researches fundamental aspects of trace detection of explosive and narcotic particles using ion mobility spectrometry; Applies analytical microscopy methods to problems in materials science, semiconductor technology, bioscience, environmental science, and homeland security.

Bioscience and Health — Chemical microanalysis of biologically relevant systems is used to advance medical research. Molecular bioimaging and compositional depth profiling using secondary ion mass spectrometry are such …

Chemistry — Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions.

Materials Science — Materials science is an interdisciplinary field involving the properties of matter and its applications to various areas of science and engineering. This science investigates the relationship …

Measurement Standards — The use of standards is considered a critical component in the assurance of analytical quality, allowing reliable measures of detection limits, accuracy, and reproducibility. These standards may be …

Nanotechnology — Nanotechnology refers to a field whose theme is the control of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Generally nanotechnology deals with structures of the size 100 nanometers or smaller, and …

Public Safety and Security — Reliable standards are needed to test, maintain, and improve the effectiveness of trace detectors that protect the public, commerce, and infrastructure of the United States. Currently, the NIST …