The electron microscopy facility for the University of Rochester is located in the Institute of Optics' Wilmot Building and adjoining annex. The facility serves the entire academic campus as well as some Medical Center activities. The table below shows the options available and costs of the various microscopies.

A Field Emission source Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) as well as a thermionically fired Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) are located in the lab. The former is a fully networked Zeiss-Leo DSM982 model and the latter is a JEOL 2000EX model. Each is under service contract with their respective vendors. Associated with each system is a suite of support and sample preparation equipment, including: metal sputtering system, ultramicrotome, critical point dryer, stereomicroscopes, a wet-processing darkroom, and a metallurgical light microscope. In addition the FESEM system includes a x-ray spectrometer and integrated imaging (EDAX Phoenix) system. Qualified operators can use the online calendar to schedule time on any of the microscopes and related equipment (Username=emlab Password=sem/tem. Please include the piece of equipment in your reservation).

The microscopes are utilized by several science and engineering classes as well. Visit the class archives, to see a listing of projects and data for these classes. Opt307/407 is a regularly offered four credit hour class that will train students in the use of the equipment. Other non-credit offerings are available throughtout the year as demand dictates. Current class notes and other information is available here.

FESEM and EDS X-ray Spectrometer

TEM

FESEM Resolution

Colorized SEM image

For more information contact:

Brian McIntyre mcintyre@optics.rochester.edu

FESEM Lab 585-275-4875

TEM Lab 585-275-3058