|
The
Institute's centre for electron microscopy emerged out
of a growing need at
IISc for centralized
state-of-the-art facilities for microstructural
characterization. Since 2004, thanks to generous support
from the Institute, Department of Science and
Technology, Council for Scientific & Industrial
Research, Department of Atomic Energy and Defence
Research & Development Organisation, the centre has
installed the following equipment with a current total
value of about Rs 15 crores (US$3.5 million )
-
300
kV field emission TEM-STEM with capability for EELS,
EDXS,
-
200
kV field emission TEM-T20,
-
cryo-microscopy and HAADF
-
field emission SEM with EDXS, EBSD and in-situ
straining
-
Single beam FIB
-
Conventional SEM with lithographic capability
-
Specimen preparation accessories for sputter
deposition, plasma cleaning, ion milling, dimpling
All machines are
networked with the rest of the campus. Users of the
centre straddle all disciplines at IISc, including
engineering, physical, chemical and biological sciences.
The centre maintains UPS and service contracts to ensure
minimum down time, provides trained operators for each
instrument and conducts periodic training for students
to become independent users of the facility which is
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.For usage of machines,the entire booking of slots is done online.
|
