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Introduction to the CMSE Shared Experimental Facilities. Introduction to the CMSE Shared Experimental Facilities. Anthony J. Garratt-Reed. Introduction to the CMSE Shared Experimental Facilities. Anthony J. Garratt-Reed. Patrick Boisvert Shaoyan Chu Tim McClure Libby Shaw
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Introduction to the CMSE Shared Experimental Facilities Anthony J. Garratt-Reed
Introduction to the CMSE Shared Experimental Facilities Anthony J. Garratt-Reed Patrick Boisvert Shaoyan Chu Tim McClure Libby Shaw Scott Speakman Yong Zhang
Who are we? The Center for Materials Science and Engineering is funded by the National Science Foundation as a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC).
Who are we? Part of the mission of CMSE is to provide access to and support for advanced experimental facilities.
Who are we? Part of the mission of CMSE is to provide access to and support for advanced experimental facilities. Support includes some capital equipment funds, and a small contribution towards the operating costs.
Who are we? Other parts of the mission of CMSE include:
Who are we? Other parts of the mission of CMSE include: • Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs)
Who are we? Other parts of the mission of CMSE include: Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) Research initiatives (smaller than IRGs)
Who are we? Other parts of the mission of CMSE include: Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) Research initiatives (smaller than IRGs) Seed funding for new ideas
Who are we? Other parts of the mission of CMSE include: Interdisciplinary Research Groups (IRGs) Research initiatives (smaller than IRGs) Seed funding for new ideas Education program – REU, RET, K-12, etc.
Our Shared Experimental Facilities: Analytical Crystal Growth Electron Microscopy X-ray Diffraction
Analytical SEF Staff: Mr. Tim McClure Ms. Elisabeth (Libby) Shaw
Analytical SEF Staff: Mr. Tim McClure Ms. Elisabeth (Libby) Shaw A Potpourri of surface, optical, spectroscopic and thermo-mechanical measurement systems
Crystal Growth SEF Staff: Mr. Patrick Boisvert Dr. Shaoyan Chu
Crystal Growth SEF Staff: Mr. Patrick Boisvert Dr. Shaoyan Chu A variety of furnaces for crystal growth and other applications; two SQUIDs; ICP-OES; various cutting/polishing equipment
Electron Microscopy SEF Staff: Mr. Patrick Boisvert Dr. Anthony (Tony) Garratt-Reed Dr. Yong Zhang
Electron Microscopy SEF Staff: Mr. Patrick Boisvert Dr. Anthony (Tony) Garratt-Reed Dr. Yong Zhang 3 TEMs; FEG-TEM-STEM; 3 SEMs; specimen preparation equipment, etc.
X-ray Diffraction SEF Staff: Dr. Scott Speakman
X-ray Diffraction SEF Staff: Dr. Scott Speakman A wide assortment of diffractometers for various purposes, including environmental capabilities; data analysis software; powder diffraction database, etc.
What to expect The staff will, in general: Assist you in selecting the best technique for you needs
What to expect The staff will, in general: Assist you in selecting the best technique for you needs Offer training in the operation of the instrumentation
What to expect The staff will, in general: Assist you in selecting the best technique for you needs Offer training in the operation of the instrumentation Offer assistance in understanding and interpreting the results
What to expect The staff will, in general: Run your samples for you
What to expect The staff will, in general: Run your samples for you
What to expect The staff will, in general: Run your samples for you Provide you with an extensive exposition on the technique
What to expect The staff will, in general: Run you samples for you Provide you with an extensive expostion on the technique Offer same-day service(!)
What NOT to expect The staff will not, in general:
What NOT to expect The staff will not, in general:
What NOT to expect The staff will not, in general: • Run your samples for you • Provide you with an extensive exposition on the techniques
What NOT to expect The staff will not, in general: • Run your samples for you • Provide you with an extensive exposition on the techniques
What NOT to expect The staff will not, in general: Run your samples for you
What NOT to expect The staff will not, in general: Run your samples for you Provide you with an extensive exposition on the techniques
What NOT to expect The staff will not, in general: Run your samples for you Provide you with an extensive exposition on the techniques Offer same-day service (!)
The remainder of this afternoon: 2.05-2.20 Introduction 2.20-2.45 Spectroscopy, optical microscopy, profilometry, thermal analysis, etc. (Tim McClure) 2.45-3.05 TEM (Yong Zhang) Short break3.10-3.30 SEM (Patrick Boisvert) 3.30-3.50 XRD (Scott Speakman) Break 4.05-4.25 Auger, XPS, SPM, etc. (Libby Shaw) 4.25-4.40 Furnaces, SQUIDs, ICP-OES, etc. (Shaoyan Chu)