We’ve had a few ESEM problems but I think they are sorted out now. It’s okay to use the scope. Let me know if you see anything unusual.
Ready to use.
There is a problem with the ESEM software/computer. Don’t use it. We’ll get it back online tomorrow.
The M&M building and ACMAL labs will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday next week, November 28 and 29, 2019. The building and ACMAL labs will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for restricted users (with no keys or tap access). If you are a new user please email us to arrange for supervision in case you have a problem. Unrestricted users who have building and lab tap access are free to use the equipment anytime
Aleister and Liz will be working limited hours next week. Pinaki Mukherjee will be here each day, but Ed Laitila and I will be on stay-cation all week. Since we will be in town, if you have an emergency and cannot reach Aleister and Liz, please call Owen at 906-369-1875 and Ed at 906-369-2041.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
1:03 p.m.: There is a problem with the stage. I’ll check it and update you later this afternoon.
4:09 p.m.: Not sure what I did but its working now.
8:47 a.m.: The Oxford PC is down so EDS and EBSD can’t be used. I have a call into IT and I’ll update you as the repair is made.
10:31 a.m.: The Oxford pc is working now. Okay to use the scope.
The ESEM is back online. There is a bit of a problem with filament saturation but we are still working on that. The system is usable in the meantime.
May be a blown filament. We will check it later this afternoon.
I installed the new Pt/Pd sputter target today.
Surface and Interface Science CH5665/MSE5665
(3 credits)
WF 1-2 p.m., M 1-3 p.m. (lab and analysis)
Learn To
- Understand the physical and chemical processes that influence surface chemistry and growth
- Apply surface science techniques to solve materials problems
- Proper data analysis and interpretation
- Design a project and solve a proposed hypothesis using surface analysis
- Surface analysis methods: spectroscopy and microscopy techniques
- XPS, AES, surface sensitive-FTIR, HREELS, Raman, surface structure (LEED), TPD, AFM and ambient pressure techniques
- Applications in materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, environmental science, catalysis, semiconductors and related tech industries