Meetings 1996

November 15, 1996
"Amber: a Little Myth; a Little History; a Little Science".
Dr. Ken Anderson
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne, Illinois

Dr. Anderson's research interests center around the structure and behavior of terrestrial biopolymers in sediments systems with a particular emphasis on ambers. He has published more than a dozen articles on the chemistry of ambers, including developing the classification system for ambers which has now been adopted by many workers world wide. In his presentation, Dr. Anderson will give a general overview of amber as a material, covering its role in history and some of the mythology associated with it, as well as discussing some of the scientific aspects of his own work.

October 18, 1996
The Role of Hydrogen in the Nucleation and Growth of Diamond Films
Dr. Dieter M.Gruen
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne,Illinois

September 20, 1996
"Scanning Probe Microscopy at the Shopping Mall"
Donald A. Chernoff
Advanced Surface Microscopy, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN

All forms of microscopy touch our daily lives by supporting manufacturing, engineering and research. The Scanning Tunneling Microscope originally gained attention as a simple device for imaging atoms. From that exotic beginning, there has grown a family of Scanning Probe Microscopes. These instruments can operate in air, in liquid and in vacuum. They record 3 - dimensional topography, magnetic and electric fields, friction, adhesion, stiffness, optical spectra and more. In his presentation, Dr. Chernoff will address applications of Scanning Probe Microscopy to a variety of materials and devices used in consumer products, including electronics, data storage, food packaging and engines.

August 23, 1996
"APPLICATIONS OF MICROSCOPY IN EVERYDAY LIFE: Fungi in the Home."
Marie Lienhop
Pollen and Mold Specialist
Allergen Home Assessment, Inc.
St. Charles, Missouri.

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