Infrared Near-Field Spectroscopy

The Tutorial section will cover the general principles of infrared near-field spectroscopy with an emphasis on synchrotron infrared nano-spectroscopy.

This will include sample preparation, data collection methods, analysis procedures, and practical considerations for users wanting to make the most of their beamtime. The tutorial will also highlight the variety of materials characterization possible with the technique.

The Workshop sessions following the tutorial will cover the theoretical and experimental challenges associated with the near-field techniques.

From the applicability of different models of the probe-sample interaction, to expanding measurement capabilities, the workshop will explore recent and ongoing developments in the field of nanoscale IR materials characterization.

The 2020 ALS Users Meeting will be held virtually and there is no registration fee.

For more information about the meeting, please see the conference website als.lbl.gov/user-meeting/

Registration is required to participate and attend the IR workshop and tutorial. To register for the conference, please fill out the registration form here. Registration must be completed by 7:00 PM (PDT) on Monday, August 24 2020 in order to receive meeting details.

Hans Bechtel IR Program Lead, Advanced Light Source

Stephanie Gilbert Corder IR Research Scientist, Advanced Light Source

Joanna Atkin Assistant Professor of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Mengkun Liu Assistant Professor of Physics, Stony Brook University

Markus Raschke Professor of Physics and Chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder