Microscopy Laboratory
In the rapidly-developing field of materials science, it is axiomatic that the properties of materials are controlled largely by their structure on a sub-micron, or even sub-nanometer, scale. As such, microscopes are essential tools for researchers in every branch of materials science.
The Institute of Materials Science (IMS) at the University of Connecticut (UConn) is an interdisciplinary center with the threefold mission of fostering education, research and outreach in all areas of the materials sciences. The Microscopy Laboratory is one of several major user facilities within the IMS, and houses the main research microscopes (optical, SEM and TEM) used by students staff and faculty within the Institute, and by colleagues, collaborators and affiliates from elsewhere.
This web site has been designed to provide information about the structure of the laboratory and the capabilities of the instruments. The laboratory currently has two TEMs including a recently-acquired high-resolution instrument, and three SEMs together with a wide variety of optical microscopes and ancillary equipment. Details of the instruments can be found on the "Facilities" pages of this site. Examples of the research programs which make use of the instruments and of the data obtained can be found on the "Research" and "Gallery" pages, respectively. The site also houses our online booking system and a set of useful URL links.
Any enquiries concerning the Microscopy Laboratory or the instruments it contains should be directed either to myself, or to our technical specialists, Mary Anton (optical/SEM) and Roger Ristau (TEM). Contact details can be found on the "People" page.
Mark Aindow
July 2004
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