Introduction to Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD): Thermal Evaporation of a Microarray

This 3-page lab guide, created by the Nanotechnology Applications and Career Knowledge Support (NACK) Center at Pennsylvania State University, is for a laboratory activity on the Thermal Evaporation of a Microarray. During the lab, a instructor will demonstrate the operation of the Cooke Thermal Evaporator while practicing lab protocol and safety procedures as students observe and take notes. Included in the lab guide are post-demonstration questions, background information on microarrays, training necessary, and a description of the demonstration.