mcl summer open houses
The Materials Characterization Lab (MCL) offers free open houses throughout the summer every other year for researchers interested in learning more about the analytical tools offered through MCL. Each week, a different characterization technique is featured including:
- an overview of the technique
- discussion of MCL capabilities
- specific application examples
- information on how to get started
- a brief lab/facility tour
- introduction to instrumentation
| Topic | Date |
|---|---|
| Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) | June 7 |
| Scanning Electron Microscopy and Orientation Imaging Microscopy (SEM and OIM) | June 14 |
| Surface Analysis (XPS & Auger) | June 21 |
| Optical Spectroscopy (FTIR-Micro, FTIR-Macro, Confocal Raman, UV-Vis) | June 28 |
| Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) | July 5 |
| Focused Ion Beam (FIB) | July 12 |
| X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Basics / Powder | July 19 |
| Particle Characterization & Thermal Analysis | July 26 |
| Chemical Analysis (ICP-AES & ICP-MS) | August 2 |
Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy (NSOM) and Confocal Raman Spectroscopy |
August 9 |
| X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) Special Applications Beyond Powder | August 16 |
| Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) | August 23 |
The next series of MCL summer open houses is tentatively slated for Summer 2009.