Training Manual . — SPb: NIU ITMO, 2014. — 127 s. The textbook discusses modern experimental methods of studying nanostructures, including electron and atomic force microscopy, X-ray spectroscopy, as well as stationary and non-stationary optical spectroscopy. The manual is intended for training masters in the direction 200700 "Photonics and optoinformatics" in the framework of the Master's program 200700. 68 "Physics of nanostructures" to study the discipline "Special methods of measuring physical quantities" . The material can be recommended for senior students of physical and technical specialties, as well as in the preparation of masters and graduate students specializing in the application of optical methods in nanotechnology.