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The MIDAS project at ASU: John Cowley's vision and practical results
J A Venables1, G G Hembree, J Drucker
1Department of Physics and Astronomy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1504, USA. john.venables@asu.edu
Journal of Electron Microscopy
|August 27, 2005
Summary
The Microscope for Imaging, Diffraction and Analysis of Surfaces (MIDAS) system was developed at ASU, offering novel design features for surface analysis. This advanced microscopy tool has demonstrated significant results and holds potential for future scientific exploration.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Surface Science
- Microscopy
Background:
- John Cowley envisioned the MIDAS system in the early 1980s.
- The authors were integral to the design and implementation of MIDAS at Arizona State University.
- The MIDAS system is a Microscope for Imaging, Diffraction and Analysis of Surfaces.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the conception and development of the MIDAS system.
- To review the novel design features of the MIDAS instrument.
- To indicate the scope for future development and applications of MIDAS.
Main Methods:
- Review of the design and implementation process of the MIDAS system.
- Analysis of practical results obtained using the MIDAS instrument.
- Discussion of future development possibilities and competing instrumentation.
Main Results:
- The MIDAS system incorporates novel design features.
- Practical results demonstrating the capabilities of MIDAS have been achieved.
- The instrument has shown potential for new scientific discoveries.
Conclusions:
- The MIDAS system represents a significant advancement in surface analysis instrumentation.
- Further exploration of MIDAS's capabilities is warranted.
- The feasibility of future developments is considered in the context of current technology.
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