Ferroelectric AFM lab

The project wants to acquire an AFM laboratory set-up for trailoring and controlling the ferroelectric domain geometry at the nanometer level. This will allow the possibility of locally studying technologically important materials with nm resolution, and probing fundamental physical questions with a high lateral resolution, important for understanding fundamental material properties. Moreover, this instrumentation provides a foundation for future nanoscale applications of ferroelectric/piezoelectric mat erials, and it is an essential tool for the foreseen nanotechnology research at the institute. Access to such apparatus at NTNU on a regular basis will give direct feedback for materials optimization and improved materials science capabilities.