The Electron Physics Group conducts a wide, cross-disciplinary range of research projects focusing on innovative measurement science in nanotechnology. Presently, we have extensive research efforts in surface and multilayer magnetism, scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), laser-based atom manipulation, electron spin polarization phenomena, and theory of magnetism and electronic structure. Building on a rich history of influential research in electron-surface interactions, electron-atom scattering, electron optics, and electron spectroscopy, the group has expanded over the years into new areas of high technological importance as fundamental measurement science needs have arisen. Our facilities include an atom optics laboratory for atom manipulation, a magnetic measurement laboratory, including scanning electron microscopy with polarization analysis (SEMPA), and a state-of-the art STM-based nanoscale physics facility that includes low- and ultralow-temperature as well as room-temperature ultra-high-vacuum STMs.

The Electron Physics Group is a highly interactive group with many collaborative efforts both inside and outside of NIST. Our external collaborations include joint efforts with researchers at universities, national labs, and industrial labs, as well as international collaborations. We value very highly our postdoctoral fellows and visiting scientists and encourage prospective candidates to inquire about openings.

Jabez McClelland
Group Leader
Electron Physics Group

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Online: March 1997
Last Updated: February 2008

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