The electron microscopy facility for the University of Rochester is located in the Institute of Optics' Wilmot Building. 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) and a FE(S)TEM (Scanning-Transmission Electron Microscope) are located in the lab. The former is a Zeiss Supra 40VP (variable pressure capable) SEM and the latter is a FEI Tecnai F20 instrument. Both microscopes are equiped with an EDAX x-ray spectrometer for compostional analysis. Each is under service contract with their respective vendors. Associated with each system is a suite of support and sample preparation equipment, including: high vacuum evaporator, metal sputtering system, ultramicrotome, critical point dryer, oxygen-argon plasma cleaner, stereomicroscopes, and a metallurgical light microscope. 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

(S)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