Specifications include, but are not limited to: The microscope will be used to support micro and nano-mechanics lab activities on surface topological measurements for different materials and surface roughness characteristics such as, reflective or opaque surfaces with unique characteristics such as fibrous, porous and woven surfaces. The Surfaces could be metallic, polymeric and ceramic materials. Some surface will have a transparent coating layer of few 100microns thick. Pinhole confocal optical system with focus variatiotion 16-bit photomultiplier with a wide dynamic range, and a high-definition color CMOS General scanning during measuring and/or stitching automatic upper/lower limit setting high-speed light intensity optimization double scan reflected low light intensity 0.5 nm display resolution 0.5 nm linear scale 16 bits dynamic range Repeatability σ Laser confocal: 20× 40 nm, 50× 12 nm Focus variation: 5× 500 nm, 10× 100 nm, 20× 50 nm, 50× 20 nm 700,000 steps height data acquisition range 0.2+L/100 μm or less (L= Measuring length) accuracy