Molecular & Electronic Nanostructure Research - Beckman Institute

The general goal of the Molecular & Electronic Nanostructures (M&ENS) main research theme is to develop a fundamental understanding of chemical and physical processes involving structures on the nanometer scale. Biomolecules, mesoscopic semiconductor-based systems, and macromolecular assemblies are studied with emphasis on future electronic or optoelectronic applications. Another goal is to develop powerful tools for serving this (and other) research within the Beckman Institute. For example, one of the world's most advanced scanning tunneling microscopy systems, and facilities for scanning force microscopy and near-field scanning optical microscopy, enable researchers to observe and even create new forms of nanostructures.