The figure on the left is patterned GaAs(001) surface containing arrays of cylindrical pits, 50 nm deep, with varying diameter and spacing.

In this month's Research Spotlight, Templating for Directed Self Assembly, Raymond Phaneuf discusses his current research regarding Condensed Matter Physics.

Dr. Phaneuf is an Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Maryland Department of Physics.

Anthony Franz graduated from the UMD Physics program this past spring. He is currently an active duty officer in the US Air Force.

This fall, he will begin teaching Physics courses at the US Air Force Academy. To read about his journey during and after school, visit the Alumni Spotlight section.