Surface Science Lab
Surface Science Lab: MCMR 126
Email: surfacesciencelab@boisestate.edu
Office: MCMR 210H
Office Phone: (208) 426-2091
The Surface Science Lab (SSL) is a multiuser facility at Boise State University that houses a suite of 5 atomic force microscopes (AFMs) with complementary capabilities for nanoscale characterization of surface topography and electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties of materials in air or fluid.
| Service | BSU Internal Rate A | External Rate B | External Rate C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenom SEM | $5.00 | $7.03 | $25.00 |
| Dimension 3100 AFM | $5.00 | $7.03 | $25.00 |
| MultiMode 8 AFM | $5.00 | $7.03 | $35.00 |
| Ambient Dimension Icon/FastScan AFM | $7.75 | $10.89 | $50.00 |
| Glovebox Dimension Icon/FastScan AFM | $14.50 | $20.37 | $75.00 |
| Hysitron Nanoindenter | $15.00 | $21.08 | $50.00 |
| Anasys nanoIR3-s AFM-IR/s-SNOM | $20.00 | $28.10 | $100.00 |
| Technical Assistance | $25.00 | $35.13 | $75.00 |
Example Work
See gallery and descriptions for examples of work conducted using the AFM technology at Boise State in the SSL