Relevance

•Relevance: The world is getting smaller, our tools lead the way: smaller and more capable tools lead to new science and engineering

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Impact: Discoveries and developments in physics, engineering and biology are made with advanced tools

	–*Multifunctional near-field scanning probe platforms that function from DC to THz to the visible*
	–*Novel engineered electromagnetic materials for diffraction free imaging and excitation of nanoscale objects*
	–*Training for graduate and undergraduate students in probe design, fabrication and applications*
	–*Outreach to Government and Commercial entities to supply probes, technology and expertise*