Resistance evaporation source for filament or boat evaporation. A built-in shield prevents unwanted coating of the vacuum chamber and adjacent deposition accessories. Four position turret evaporation source capable of sequentially depositing up to 4 different materials without breaking vacuum. Sources are selected and rotated into the evaporation position using a simple handwheel control. The sources can be configured to evaporate from the center or the side of the vacuum chamber for optimum film thickness uniformity onto a choice of static or rotating substrate fixtures.
The Imaging and Microscopy Centre (IMC) is a core facility specialising in light microscopy applications, in particular confocal and multiphoton microscopy. Its equipment allows to combine confocal and widefield fluorescence microscopy with electrophysiology. IMC is inter-linked with the Institute for Life Sciences with which it co-operates in providing specialist imaging applications and imaging expertise. The Centre has an open access policy for internal and external users and offers training courses as well as one-to-one training sessions for operating its equipment. The IMC space comprises containment level (CL) 1 and 2 areas, including a CL 2 preparation room, and is managed by Mark Willett (facility manager) according to a local code of practice
Infrared imaging system for scanning and analysis of Western Blots, cell-based assays, gel stainings, protein assays and tissue sections
2 diode lasers (685 nm and 785 nm)
2 independent infrared detection channels
Odyssey Application Software
These systems are actively-damped tables onto which senstive pieces of equipment can be mounted to isolate them from vibrational interference. These are current employed underneath the Zeiss Orion Helium Ion Microscope, the Zeiss Nvision40 Focused Ion Beam and the Zeiss EVO Scanning Electron Microscope.
The Institute of Sound & Vibration Research (ISVR) maintains a High Pressure Air Facility which can deliver air up to 20Bar (280psi) to the following areas in the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment:
B13 Tizard Doak Laboratory (Room 1023)
B15 Rayleigh Reverberation (Chamber Room 1031)
The use of the facility is potentially hazardous due to the high jet velocities and high air pressures involved. To minimise the risk of injury to oneself and damage to the rig it is essential that all users of the rig strictly adhere to the Operational Procedure (under review). Details and further information can be obtained from Ged Goldsmith, Faculty Technical Manager
The Xyris 2000 TL is a versatile surface profiler, integrating size and speed in one convenient package. It can be manufactured to a variety of specifications encompassing a range of sensor and motion system options. Systems are typically up to 200 mm x 300 mm scanning areas but larger variants are available on request. The triangulation laser offers high speed scanning at low cost.
Rigaku 007-HF Single Crystal X-ray diffractometer Cu anode equipped with HyPix-600HE detector and CryoStream. Data collection is possible between 80-500K
Dissolved Organic Carbon and Total Dissolved Nitrogen Facility
Description:
This is our facility to analyse dissolved organic carbon and total dissolved nitrogen in seawater and freshwater samples. The NERC facility analyses seawater samples using state-of-the-art instrumentation (Shimadzu TOV V CPN-TN). Advice is provided on sampling, sample handling and storage.
Also known as ?flame working? the most common glass in use is Boroscilicate (Pyrex) but many other types and grades of glass are used on a regular basis depending on the application of the apparatus. We have a fully equipped workshop with 3 fully qualified glassblowers. Visit our website for further information and to discuss requirements.
The focussed ion beam (FIB) is a multi nanofabrication tool system capable of performing sophisticated nanomachining, in-situ metal or insulator deposition, lithography and metrology analysis. This versatile system is based on the dual ion and electron beams column concept, which allows it to perform ionic nanofabrication function while imaging using the scanning electron microscope. The liquid metal ion source (LMIS) for the system is gallium and it is integrated to an ionisation tungsten tip to produce a fine and high resolution ion beam. The additional features in the FIB are ion and electron beam induced deposition using gaseous metal-insulator sources.
Facscanto Laser 488nm and 633nm benchtop 6 colour analysis machine
Description:
Used in protein purification. The FACSCanto in the Somers building is a powerful benchtop machine with 488nm and 633 nm lasers allowing six-colour analysis. These 4 analytical instruments play an essential role in research projects over the whole Division and throughout the Faculty of Medicine.
The automated Leica DM5000 B microscope for live cell analysis and cell morphology studies features a coded 7x nosepiece, manual z-focus, fully automated transmitted light axis, and automated 5x or 8x fluorescence axis. In addition to automated brightfield, darkfield, phase, and polarization contrast, the Leica DM5000 B features fully automated Differential Interference Contrast (DIC).
Dedicated software together with the motorized fluorescence axis make the Leica DM5000 B ideal for advanced fluorescence applications involving fixed cells, live cells, and tissues.
The laboratory contains a high specification Vicon MX T-series motion capture system consisting of twelve cameras. Six cameras are 16 megapixel resolution and the remaining six are 4 megapixel resolution. This enables a capture volume of approximately 8m length x 3m width x 3m height whilst using markers from 14mm to as little as 3mm in diameter. Synchronised with the motion capture system are two Kistler piezoelectric force platforms, one of which is portable enabling it to be repositioned for a multitude of tasks including step-up and step-down movements. In addition there is also a 16 channel Aurion `Zerowire? wireless EMG system to enable the electrical activity of muscles as they contract to be recorded, which is also synchronised with the motion capture system. Other equipment available include; ultrasound imaging, in-shoe pressure distribution, and joint torque measurement systems.
The FAST LAB facility consists of three sections (one `clean` lab dedicated to optical bio-science) and the other two supplied with femtosecond laser systems and optical tables with a total floor space of 72 square metres. The #1.1M installation and recent #300K upgrade provides the ORC and its collaborators with one of the most comprehensive and flexible commercial ultrafast laser system in the world. The FAST Lab can be hired on a daily basis in order to assist your particular line of research. Whether you are a member of the ORC, a member of another department within this or another university, or even a scientist from industry or other research establishment, you are welcome to make use of the FAST Lab facility. Moreover, we are keen to establish collaborations with other experimentalists
High Definition Digital Particle Size Analyzer with: - State-of-the-art CCD with over three million detector elements
- Measurement range of 40 nanometers to 2500 micrometers
- Two available liquid sample handlers can test a wide variety of samples
- Fast and detailed results are repeatable on and reproducible between every
- Saturn DigiSizer
- One computer can control up to two analyzers
- Up to 18 samples may be handled without intervention when used in conjunction with the MasterTech 052 Autosampler
The Centre for Proteomic Research combines state-of-the-art instrumentation with in-depth expertise to undertake collaborative proteomic-based projects from industry and both UK and international academic institutions.
The SKP5050 system is our best-selling Kelvin
Probe system. This is the configuration we use
in-house for client samples. It is based upon the
ASKP system but includes highly recommended
options including color camera/TFT monitor, 2mm
and 50?m tips, external digital oscilloscope and an
extended warranty.
This is a custom Nikon XTEK XTH 225 kVp micro-focus CT system equipped with a robotic sample exchanger (~ 150 mm height limit). It is perfect for relatively small specimens (< 300 mm in height) that can be scanned using a 225 kVp X-Ray source. The source can be configured for high resolution or high flux through a range of different anodes; namely a transmission anode (spot ? 1 ?m, low flux), a standard multi-material reflection anode (spot ? 3 ?m, 'normal' flux) and a rotating anode (spot ? 10?m, x3 -5 flux). A labyrinth at the rear of the system allows routing of cables and pipes that can control and feed in-situ rigs for time-resolved (4D) ?-CT experiments.
The BOSE Enduratec ELF 3200 is a DMA that perform dynamic tests on a wide range of materials, from very soft rubber to stiff nylons. The DMA has the capability to measure properties in compressive, tensile, and flexural modes
The NERC funded facility analyses seawater samples for carbonate variables, and has state-of-the-art instrumentation. Advice is provided on sampling, sample handling and storage. We also undertake carbonate chemistry calculations following total alkalinity and dissolved inorganic carbon analysis, providing pCO2, pH and other carbonate chemistry variables.
The etch mechanism of RIE is achieved by using the reactive gas plasma generated by strong RF source (13.56 MHz) to chemically ion etch the material of the samples. Depending on the process recipe, the materiala??s etched profile can achieve high anisotropy. The DP01 RIE80+ system is configured for etching of polysilicon, amorphous silicon, silica, silicon nitride and polymer. 13.56 MHz driven parallel plate reactor Substrate electrode: 170 or 240 mm Shower head gas inlet optimised for RIE High conductance vacuum layout Gases: CHF3, Ar, O2, SF6, CF4, N2
FACSCalibur from Becton Dickinson is a four-color, dual-laser, bench top flow cytometry system that provides both cell analysis and sorting. This fully integrated multiparameter system can also perform a range of functions.
The AQ6370 is Yokogawa`s high speed and high performance Optical Spectrum Analyzer for characterization of optical communications system and optical components. - High wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
- Wide close-in dynamic range
- Single Mode and Multimode fiber test capability, via the same optical input:up to GI 62.5/125nm.
- Pulsed light measurement capability
The GDS Triaxial Automated System (GDSTAS) is a load frame-based triaxial testing system which may be configured exactly to the customers specification and budget. Using the GDS range of load frames, triaxial cells, pressure systems and the GDSLAB software, the basic system can be configured for low cost multi-station commercial testing right through to high range rock testing at research level. Using GDSLAB with optional software modules, GDSTAS can run advanced tests such as stress paths, slow cyclic and K0, all under PC control
Multi collector-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (MC-ICP-MS) was installed in our isotope laboratories in September 1999. It was acquired as part of the PRISMS EC project to examine standards and isotopic measurement techniques. Following this project, the instrument has formed an integral part of isotopic analysis in the NOCS, with a diverse range of applications including environmental, geological, nuclear, and oceanographic.
The Gemini BET analyser is a simple to use system for measuring the surface area of solid materials. It does this by measuring the difference between the rates of adsorption of analysis gas in the sample and a blank over a range of partial pressures. These measurements are used to automatically calculate the surface area using the Brunauer, Emmet and Teller (BET) method. As well as the Gemini analyser itself, the facility includes a sample preparation station and a 0.1mg balance
Uses laser to triangulate and scan 3 dimensional objects and produces a digital "cloud" of points which are then used to produce a digital model of the object via a computer software package. Used to accurately model, image and render archeological objects.
We have 20 years experience of collecting high resolution geophysical data for research projects as diverse as small object detection (including forensic work); wreck based surveys; Quaternary natural and archaeological landscape studies; neotectonics; and large scale sedimentological and structural analysis. We have acquired data in settings as diverse as Icelandic lakes; offshore New Zealand; the Corinth Rift; Windermere in the Lake District; and the Indus Fan.
The group has its own Chirp, Boomer and Sparker sources. These can be recorded with a single channel hydrophone onto a Coda acquisition system, or using a 60-channel 1m group spacing multichannel hydrophone onto a Geometrics Strataview recorder. The group also has several multibeam systems (Reson 8160, 7101, 8125) and a Geoacoustics sidescan sonar system. This enables to acquire data from water depths of 2000m to the coastal strip.
We also have the capability to process and interpret this wide range of data through a
OES - Research Facility: Organic Carbon Stable Isotopes
Description:
The SIRMS Laboratory is a research and teaching facility established in 1998 with NERC, HEFCE-SRIF and ESSO funding. The facilities function is measuring stable isotope ratios of various materials such as carbonates (sediments and foraminifera), organic materials (plankton and soils) and water samples. For full details of the equipment at the facility visit our website.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS). LC-MSn offers Trap-HCD (Higher-Energy Collisional Dissociation) combined with CID (Collision-Induced Dissociation), PQD* (Pulsed-Q Dissociation) and ETD (Electron Transfer Dissociation) to solve the most difficult analytical problems. Key Features:
- Novel wide dynamic range discrete dynode detection system provides up to six orders of linear quantitation
- Unique dual-pressure linear ion trap simultaneously increases scan speed and mass resolution
- Proprietary S-lens ion optics increase ion transmission and shorten trap fill time, improving instrument sensitivity and data acquisition rate
- Generation II ion optics improve robustness and reduces downtime
- Trap-HCD functionality combined with CID, PQD and ETD provides the ultimate in structural information
- Predictive Automatic Gain Control reduces cycle times, yielding improved data acquisition rates.
The staff of SCAS are analytical chemists with many years of experience and expert knowledge in their respective areas. SCAS incorporates mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction to offer: Routine analysis and Custom designed analytical solutions.
Photometrics Coolsnap CCD Camera (Roper Scientific)
Description:
High-resolution interline CCD camera for Image acquisition and analysis. The CoolSNAP cf camera has been designed for life science imaging applications that demand superior spatial resolution and fast throughput. Each pixel in this moderately cooled, 12-bit platform`s 1392 x 1040-element interline CCD measures 4.65 x 4.65 ?m ? perfect for low-magnification, high-resolution microscopy. Color and Monochrome models are available.
Allows focused ion beam milling, electron-beam lithography and ion/electron beam-induced deposition, with parallel high resolution imaging, for the production of complex nanostructures in a broad range of materials.
Specification: 0.9 nm electron beam and 5 nm ion beam resoultion - Gas injection for bea-induced deposition of gold and platinum - Nabity pattern generator - Electron - beam lithography capability - Kleidiek nanomanipulator for TEM sample lift-out (other tool options available inc. microfluidic injection and four-point electrical probe) - 5-axis motorized stage for samples up to 150mm dia. (larger without full rotation) and 20mm thick - Ability to accept complex CAD pattern files.
The EVG 620 provides high precision manual alignment on wafers. This is the main maks aligner of the cleanroom and can handle wafer sizes up to 150mm. Exposure can be performed in hard, soft and proximity modes.
Vitesse Duo are diode-pumped solid-state lasers using a 10W Verdi CW laser to both seed the Vitesse ultrafast oscillator and pump the RegA. The result is a compact and economical, 2-box, all-solid-state solution for high repetition rate, ultrafast amplification.
The Biomedical Imaging Unit provides facilities and research and diagnostic services in high quality and high resolution light and electron microscopy.
Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (PECVD) system for the growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and Si, SiGe and Ge nanowires. CNT growth temperatures are typically between 600 and 800C. Aligned growth of CNTs can be achieved with a growth rate up to 40 nm/min and random growth can be achieved with growth rates up to hundreds of nm/min. CNT diameters are typically less than 100nm, but depend on catalyst particle size. Silicon nanowires typically require silane for growth at temperatures of 330 - 650C, and vertical growth rates up to 150nm/min can be achieved. Germanium nanowires typically require germane for growth. SiGe nanowires can be grown by mixing silane and germane Heterojunctions can be created in the SiGe nanowires by appropriate control of the flows. All nanowires can be doped p or n type with the addition of diborane or phosphine to a process
The 6-axis Motion Simulator is able to provide motion in all three translation axes (fore-and-aft, lateral, and vertical) and all three rotational axes (roll, pitch, and yaw). The moving platform is approximately 3 meter by 2 meter and can support payloads up to 1000 kg. It is able to accurately reproduce motions in 6-axis with very low levels of background vibration, waveform distortion, and cross-axis motion.
Rayleigh Laboratories (Anechoic and Reverberation Chambers)
Description:
The Laboratories on the main campus include two reverberation chambers, a large anechoic chamber, a loudspeaker listening room, a product development lab for noise and vibration, a combustion noise rig and a range of electrodynamic shakers. The laboratories are well served with comprehensive control and preparation areas. A wide range of modern, highly specialised instrumentation is available. Single and three phase electrical supplies at 50, 60 and 400 Hz, compressed air and cooling water can be provided. Mechanical workshop and handling facilities are readily accessible.
Widefield fluorescence microscopy system with fixed stage and electrophysiology equipment:
upright stand ? Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS mot
Burleigh Gibraltar platform and XY- stage
HBO 100 incident light illuminator
DAPI, FITC and Rhodamine filter cubes for fluorescence microscopy
air objective (10x/0.30)
water dipping objectives (40x/0.80, 63x/0.90)
DIC optics
AxioCam MRm monochrome camera
AvioVision software for image acquisition and analysis
Warner Instruments recording chamber and dual automatic temperature controller
Burleigh PCS 5000 micromanipulator
Axon-Instruments Axoclamp 2B
Axon-Instruments Axopatch 200B
Axon-Instruments pClamp 9 data acquisition and analysis software for electrophysiology
The P-16+ stylus profiler is a surface metrology analysis solution. This surface analysis solution`s precise force control provides excellent vertical resolution, precision, and reliability measurements. This surface analysis solution delivers automated step height analysis, surface contour, waviness and roughness measurements with detailed 2D or 3D analysis of topography for a variety of surfaces and materials
Theta Probe Angle-Resolved X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (ARXPS) System
Description:
The Theta Probe X-ray Photoelectron Spectromer (XPS) allows the collection of angle-resolved spectra without the need to tilt the sample to nondestructively characterize ultra-thin layers.
The FlexAl system allows the deposition of ultra-thin layers (typically a few nm) of a variety of metal oxides and nitrides from liquid precursors. The deposition process works by providing a short pulse of precursor, followed by purge and exhaust steps. This cycle is then repeated to build up a layer. Typical growth rates are around 1A/cycle. The system is currently configured for the deposition of ZnO and Al2O3. ZnO is deposited using a DEZ precursor. The deposition rate is typically 1A/cycle at 150C. The refractive index of ALD ZnO varies from 1.75 at low temperature to 1.83 at high temperaure, compared with 1.985 for bulk ZnO. Annealing at 425C (not optimised) can help improve electrical properties.
The EVG620 is a dual-use tool designed for optical double-side lithography and precision alignment up to 150 mm wafer sizes. Volume production types and manual R&D systems are available. An ultra-soft wedge compensation together with a computer controlled contact force between the mask and wafer ensures that both yield and mask lifetime are dramatically increased while production costs are lowered. The fully-automated EVG620 utilizes a cassette-to-cassette handling system to efficiently process wafers from 50 mm to 150 mm in diameter, regardless of their shape or thickness. The system safely handles thick, bowed or small diameter wafers.
At the core of Biological Science`s invertebrate facilities are nine environment-controlled rooms, with fully user-controlled temperature and light regimes that can be used for the long-term culturing of populations of insects and other invertebrates, and for more short-term experiments such as bio-assays. There are also dedicated laboratories for work with insects and worms.
The Telecommunications laboratories consist of a suite of three experimental facilities which have recently benefitted from a #1M investment. The state-of-the-art optical communications system laboratory is equipped with the equipment required to undertake optical transmission and data processing experiments at symbol rates of up to 640 Gbaud and DWDM experiments at channel counts of up to 40 wavelengths. The laboratory has immediate access to the Aurora dark fibre line, allowing transmission experimentation in an installed fibre link.
Ionfab 300 Plus / Load Locked Ion Beam Etch System
Description:
Allows ion-beam milling of materials to produce etched structures following photolithography, for example. May also be used for reactive or chemically-assisted ion-beam etching, and for ion-beam deposition of materials from a target
The DPI lab is equipped with two Dual Purkinje Image eye trackers, set up to allow simultaneous recording of both eyes. The trackers sample every millisecond, with 1 minarc spatial accuracy. These are interfaced with Cambridge Research Systems shutter goggles, which can be used to present different images to each of the two eyes.
The autonomous vehicle control systems laboratory has been formed by a merger of all research efforts on intelligent control systems for autonomous vehicles developed at the University of Southampton. This includes advanced guidance, navigation and feedback control methods, agent based control with mission execution capabilities, formal verification of hardware and software systems, fault tolerant and reconfigurable control, hybrid systems modelling and software engineering of intelligent vehicles for practical engineering.
The Macromolecular Crystallisation Facility (Crystallography)
Description:
The Macromolecular Crystallisation Facility of the University of Southampton based at the IfLS (Institute for Life Sciences), uses technology originally developed for high-throughput structural genomics programmes. This technology enables us to rapidly gain access to 3D structural information on macromolecules that are being investigated in research programmes. The facility provides crystallisation experiments, on-line access to the evaluation of these experiments and thus acts as a hub to integrate structural work into investigations of biological phenomena.
The Caliber is a versatile and high performance SPM system designed for multifunctional and routine microscopy of surface topology, polymer, biomaterials and semiconductor materials. The compact design and user friendly interface make it a suitable educational tool as well as for research activity.
The TwinSNOM combines conventional microscopy, SNOM, shear-force AFM and optionally even laser scanning confocal microscopy or Needle-Sensor AFM in a single instrument.
Lyncee Tec?s DHM T1000 series is composed of the only transmission configured optical profilers on the market. Based on Digital Holographic Microscopy technology, its contactless full-field 3D optical topography performed at video rate makes it an ideal tool for quantitative dynamic and static measurements.
The etch mechanism of RIE is achieved by using the reactive gas plasma generated by strong RF source (13.56 MHz) to chemically ion etch the material of the samples. Depending on the process recipe, the materiala??s etched profile can achieve high anisotropy. The DP06 RIE80+ system is configured for multimaterial etching like silica, silicon nitride, polymer, III-V based, semiconductor-metal, polysilicon and amorphous silicon.
The A. B. Wood laboratory, at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, contains one large and several small tanks of fresh water. The large tank measures 8 m ? 8 m ? 5 m deep. This tank has a bubble generation system which generates bubble populations with a bubble size distribution and number resembling that found under breaking ocean waves. Several small tanks provide a range of water and saturated sediment environments. A suite of acoustic sources and sensors and underwater video cameras are available.
?High precision single plane X-Y positioning with optional airbearing
?Silicon Carbide (SiC) stages freely slide on a granite reference plate using proprietary air bearing technology
?Extremely rigid structure for rapid, sub-micron motion with quick settling time
?Resolution up to 0.3 nm, 20 nm X-Y repeatability over full wafer
?Velocity up to 400 mm/sec, acceleration up to 1.5 G
?30,000 hr MTBF
Designed to provide the widest range of process variations, the EVG100 series` modularity accepts spin and spray coating, developing, bake and chill modules to suit your individual production requirements. These systems accommodate the processing of an extensive range of materials such as positive and negative resists, polyimides, double-sided coating of thin resist layers, high viscosity resists, and edge protection coatings.
The Interdisciplinary Centre for NMR applies magnetic resonance methods to study the structure and dynamics of small molecules, biomolecules and materials. The facility has recently relocated to a state-of-the-art facility and aims to provide a comprehensive platform to study molecules in both the liquid and solid-state.
The Zeiss Orion helium ion microscope has similar functionality to an electron microscope, but uses a focussed beam of helium ions in place of the electrons. The larger mass and therefore smaller de Broglie wavelength of helium ions compared to electrons means that the scanning helium ions microscope suffers less from diffraction effects than a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Since helium ions can be focused into a smaller probe size and provide a much smaller sample interaction compared to electrons, the Orion generates higher resolution images with better material contrast and 5 times improved depth of focus. The high resolution arises from the use of a finely sharpened needle and a process that strips individual atoms away from the source until an atomic pyramid is created with just three atoms at the very end of the source tip. The Orion achieves a resolution of less than 0.9nm at an energy of 25-30kV and can deliver beam currents between 1fA and 25pA.
Sub 100nm spatial resolution imagaing of distribution elements in a sample. Spatial location of lements in an alloy, imaging of contacts under metal, semiconductor metal failure analysis, analysis of layered structures.
Widefield fluorescence microscope with motorized stand and Axiophot 2 photo module. Suitable of imaging of slides or single-well plates with fixed or live specimen, for acquisition of z-stacks and time-series:
Upright stand ? Axioplan 2
HBO 100 incident light illuminator
DAPI, GFP, FITC, Lucifer Yellow and Rhodamine filter cubes for fluorescence microscopy
air objectives (5x? 40x) and oil objectives (40x/1.30, 63x/1.40, 100x/1.40)
DIC optics
Roper Scientific RTE/ CCD 1300-Y monochrome camera and film cameras
drawing tube
MetMorph software for image acquisition and analysis
The Minstrel DT UV is an ultraviolet and visible crystal imaging and protein crystal monitoring system. It automatically images crystallization experiments and links images with crystallization conditions. This robotic instrument is a major advance over previous visible light microscopy technology because its UV technology can find crystals in complex drops and easily distinguish protein crystals from non-protein crystals (such as salt).
The state of the art instrumentation at the SXD Facility enables us to look at extremely small crystals down to sizes of tens of microns and provides the ability of high throughput analysis of more routine samples.
The Laser2000 range of picosecond lasers contains both high and low power lasers to cover a wide range of applications. The picosecond pulsed diode lasers and picosecond LED modules are particularly suitable for biomedical applications. High power picosecond lasers designed for industrial microprocessing offer a new level of precision and versatility.
For High Resolution cell imaging. In fluorescence microscopy, wide variations between localized fluorophore concentrations within the specimen, coupled to differences in extinction coefficient and quantum yield from one fluorochrome to another, significantly influence the emission signal produced for a given quantity of excitation intensity. Considering that many specimens contain only minute quantities of fluorescent material in any particular viewfield, these combined factors produce an average level of fluorescence emission that is four to six orders of magnitude less than the excitation intensity.
The Southampton Nanofabrication Centre is a state-of-the-art facility for microfabrication and high-spec nanofabrication, as well as a wide range of characterisation capabilities housed in the new Mountbatten Complex at the University of Southampton. One of the premiere cleanrooms in Europe, the Centre has a uniquely broad range of technologies, combining traditional and novel top down fabrication with state-of-the-art bottom up fabrication. This allows us to develop and produce a wide range of devices in diverse fields such as electronics, nanotechnology and bionanotechnology and incorporate them into an equally comprehensive array of nano and microsystems for analysis and use. The characterisation capability is similarly extensive catalogue of microscopes and test gear, from nanometre resolution scanning microscopes to electrical, magnetic and RF analysis. A detailed equiment list can be found at http://www.southampton-nanofab.com/machineDatabase/
Enable precise characterization of advanced optical components. Signal output with low spontaneous emission (SSE) permits measurement of filters with highest dynamic range. ?Highest measurement range through low spontaneous source emission (low SSE), Signal to SSE Ratio >70 dB/nm
?Variable sweep speed up to 80nm/s
?Wide tuning range units cover all transmission bands: 1260nm-1640nm
?Built-in high performance 60dB attenuator
?Built-in wavemeter with excellent wavelength-accuracy +/-3.6pm
E-Beam Lithography Conversion Kit. Raith nanolithography system capable of writing sub 100nm dimensions with up to 16bit resolution. Local ID: PH/02287
Mo rotating anode with Rigaku FR-E+ Ultra High Flux Diffractometer/Rigaku FR-E+ Very High Flux Diffr
Description:
Rigaku FR-E+ Ultra High Flux Diffractometer with HyPix detector /Rigaku FR-E+ Very High Flux Diffractometer with CCD detector Data collection is possible between 80-500K
Fourier 300 is a high-resolution NMR. Main Features:
- Compact high-resolution NMR spectrometer
- Ideal for chemistry education and chemical analysis
- Industry standard NMR software TopSpin
- Cost efficient
- Easy handling and siting
- Provides routine and advanced modern NMR techniques including COSY, NOESY, HSQC, HMBC
Multiple wave length plate reader. Varioskan Flash spectral scanning multimode reader includes fluorescence intensity, time-resolved fluorescence (TRF), photometric, and optional luminometric detection technologies. It is designed for optimization and analysis of various assays, such as binding assays, ADMETox, molecular biology assays, enzyme kinetic studies, ion-channel and cell signalling assays.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS)
Description:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometer (HPLC-MS). LC-MSn offers Trap-HCD (Higher-Energy Collisional Dissociation) combined with CID (Collision-Induced Dissociation), PQD* (Pulsed-Q Dissociation) and ETD (Electron Transfer Dissociation) to solve the most difficult analytical problems. Key Features:
- Novel wide dynamic range discrete dynode detection system provides up to six orders of linear quantitation
- Unique dual-pressure linear ion trap simultaneously increases scan speed and mass resolution
- Proprietary S-lens ion optics increase ion transmission and shorten trap fill time, improving instrument sensitivity and data acquisition rate
- Generation II ion optics improve robustness and reduces downtime
- Trap-HCD functionality combined with CID, PQD and ETD provides the ultimate in structural information
- Predictive Automatic Gain Control reduces cycle times, yielding improved data acquisition rates.
Philips Environmental - Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) coupled with FEI Micro-analysis system. The Philips XL-30 ESEM is a flexible scanning electron microscope with a large chamber. It can be used for conventional high vacuum imaging, or in the environmental mode, can be used to examine wet, oily, gassy or non-conducting samples. Samples can be examined in an atmosphere of up to 10 torr of water vapour, oxygen, nitrogen carbon dioxide or any other non-corrosice gas.
The HELIOS sputtering tool is a flexible platform for fast, precise and fully automated thin film coatings. It specializes in high quality optical coatings featuring very low absorption and scattering. Optical performance is ensured by the extremely dense, smooth, stoichiometric, and amorphous layers. Precision in layer growth control is facilitated by an optical monitoring system for in-situ on-substrate measurements.
Our Vicon system is one the highest specification systems in the country for health research. This enables us to capture the three-dimensional movement of walking, to the small intricate movements of the hand and fingers. Synchronised with our force platforms and EMG systems the system enables us to generate a complete biomechanical analysis of a patient?s movement strategies. We also have a second Vicon system which can be setup in other laboratories, or practical rooms, for capturing smaller movement tasks.
Housed in a set of spectacles and worn on a backpack. Lower spatial and temporal accuracy than the Eyelink, but has the benefit of being able to move with the wearer?s head. Best used in dynamic, real-world tasks
The plant growth facilities consist of purpose-built glasshouses on the roof of the building together with 8 growth rooms for plant growth research. These include rooms housed in a contained area to study interactions between plants and other organisms. We also have a range of specialised plant growth cabinets.
Zeiss LSM 510 Meta confocal microscope (closed as confirmed as disposed of M Willett's email 15.7.1
Description:
This Zeiss laser scanning confocal microscope is about to be transformed into a platform for surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). The microscope has a fixed stage and can be used in combination with an electrophysiology setup. Other features of the system are:
upright stand ? Zeiss Axioskop 2 FS mot
6 laser lines (458, 477, 488, 514, 543 and 633 nm)
2 single detectors and 1 META detector for simultaneous acquisition of 8 channels
3 confocal pinholes, individually adjustable
1 transmitted light detector for brightfield and DIC imaging
monitor diode for check of laser input
2 ratio channels for ratio measurements during image acquisition
air objectives (4x? 20x) and oil objectives (40x/1.3, 63x/1.4)
water dipping objectives (20x/0.5, 40x/0.80, 63x/0.95)
DAPI, FITC and Rhodamine filter cubes for standard fluorescence microscopy
Zeiss LSM software for image acquisition and analysis
The D5000 and D8 can be used in a number of analytical situations ranging from the study of clays and materials to polymers and pharmaceuticals. The list below covers some of the main possibilities: Simple characterization; Phase analysis, both quatitative and qualitative, and Quality control monitoring.
The Philips Magix Pro? WD-XRF is used for routine major and trace element analysis of sediments, rocks, soils, ores, and oils. The sequential spectrometer is designed for fast, high precision, qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis. Samples are normally run under vacuum as fused glass discs, pressed powders and thin-films or under a He atmosphere for liquids.
The modular concept of the Prince Capillary Electrophoresis enables easy connection to any existing detector techniques e.g. UV-VIS, DAD, LIF, Fluorescence, conductivity and MS.
We have a multi-use aquarium, with a variety of tanks and facilities for keeping and handling live specimens. In the entrance, large observation tanks contain different biotopes, displaying animals from a variety of habitats, including seagrass beds and rocky shores. We also have a shallow open tank that simulates a rock pool environment and this has anemones and cryptic fish. The rest of the aquarium has various types of holding tanks suited to small fish and invertebrates that need to be easily accessed and monitored. Some are glass for all round viewing, while others have solid sides and are open only at the top to minimise disturbance. Wet and dry benches are used to set up experiments in controlled systems and with replicates.
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measures whole velocity fields by taking two images shortly after each other and calculating the distance individual particles travelled within this time. From the known time difference and the measured displacement the velocity is calculated.
Solar simulators provide a broadband spectrum close to that of the sun from the UV to the IR. The main part of the solar simulator is a xenon arc lamp that reaches a color temperature of almost 6000K which is very close to sun light. We provide solar simulators with a wide range of luminous fields for different sample sizes and budgets, varying in size from 25 mm to 260 mm x 260 mm in diameter. The irradiance (W/m?) depends on the size of the desired output beam, the lamp?s power input and the layout of the simulator?s optic. The spectral characteristics are always the same.
With its experienced staff of engineers, the Wolfson Unit operates a consultancy service in ship design, yacht design, small craft design, naval architecture, marine technology and industrial aerodynamics, providing Tank Testing, Wind Tunnel Testing, Consultancy, Design Software, Onboard Systems and Innovative Research to a world wide customer base.
The R-AXIS Spider diffractometer comprises a Molybdenum sealed tube X-ray generator and an RAPID image plate detector system with a quarter chi goniometer. Data collections are typically performed at 120K under a cold stream of nitrogen using a Oxford Cryosystems 600 Series CryoStream.
The Xyris 4000 CL (confocal laser) is a compact state of the art non contact surface profiling system that is capable of measuring form and thickness of various surfaces. It incorporates a CCD camera for on screen viewing of the surface under investigation, helping to identify areas or features of interest quickly and easily. The WL (white light) sensor offers increased performance for spherical or aspherical surface measurement.
Our Soft Glass facilities offer a wide range of specialized glass making and fibre drawing equipment including:
A 5m Fibre Drawing Tower with cane and fibre drawing capabilities up to 1100oC; High Temperature (1700oC & 1800oC) Elevator Hearth Furnaces and High Temperature (1200oC)Chamber Furnaces for Glass Melting & Processing; Specialised (1500oC) Glass Rolling Furnace; High and Low temperature ovens; L-shaped glove box system for batching, melting, annealing and casting of glass under dry nitrogen atmosphere (<1ppm); Testometric Precision Glass Extrusion equipment; Hydraulic Glass Extrusion equipment; Fibre Characterisation Laboratory; Access to a variety of analytical equipment, including: SEM facilities; Optical Microscope Facilities, Thermogravimetric and Thermomechanical analyzers.
The Anechoic Doak Laboratory facility is approximately 15m x 7m x 5m high and is fully anechoic down to 400 Hz. It is used for jet and valve noise and is equipped with an air supply that can achieve up to 20bar pressure. Both polar and a transversable azimuthal array of microphones can be used to give a complete 3-dimensional sound field up to a maximum acquisition frequency is 40 kHz.
The Flash EA 2000 NC Analyzers delivers rapid, precise and environmental-friendly determinations of nitrogen and carbon in geological and agriculture materials such as soils, sediments or particulate materials obtained by filtration of sea, river, lake, or tap water. Unlike traditional techniques operations with Flash EA 1112 NC Analyzers does not involve any toxic or polluting substances. Rapid method for routine work.
Nanonics Hydra SPM/SNOM System (Multiprobe System)
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The MultiView 4000 is a multi scanning probe system with an open platform for integration with a Raman spectrometer. The system is configured for dual probes set-up that allows multiple probe SNOM measurement and other SPM imaging. The system is also configured for optical waveguide device characterisation.
Secure data laboratory with isolated Personal Computers and a Secure cluster (Jupiter) 32 processor cores, 65 GB of memory 1 TB of local storage and 3TB remote storage via a SAN.
6 metre high dual-sided fibre drawing tower which is suitable for a range of silica-based optical fibres. Preforms up to 60 mm in diameter can be drawn into fibre utilising a unique furnace design. The drawing tower is also designed to accommodate the fabrication and coating of large diameter fibres, up to 1 mm in diameter, as well as ribbon geometries, and forms part of our research into high power (kW) fibre lasers
The Eyelink 1000 system is a state-of-the-art desk-mounted eye tracker with very high spatial and temporal accuracy. It is currently in use for a wide range of visual cognitive experiments.
The lab is used primarily for collecting biometric data. We acquire images of a walking subject, the subject`s face and the subject`s ear. (We pioneered using gait as a biometric and were amongst the first to show that people can be recognised by their ear shape.) The gait images are multiview and acquired in controlled lighting, enabling 3D reconstruction of the walking subject acquired again in controlled lighting; the face images are acquired as the subject walks towards the camera; the ear image is single shot acquired using a flash. The background is patterned chromakey, allowing calibration and matteing.
Nitor 301 Hot Filament Chemical Vapour Deposition (HFCVD)
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The Nitor 301 Hot Filament Chemical Vapour Deposition (HFCVD), also known as Hot Wire Chemical Vapour Deposition (HWCVD), is used for deposition of intrinsic and doped amorphous and crystalline silicon films. It uses a proprietary hot filament array on a deposition area of up to 300 x 300 mm.
The biomechanics laboratory is a facility that enables analysis of human movement through the measurement of joint angles, muscle activity, and the external and internal forces acting on the body. The laboratory is used to explore the mechanisms of pathology that lead to movement dysfunction and aids in the development and assesses the effectiveness of treatment and rehabilitation. The high specification motion capture system enables a vast array of movement to be analysed from walking, through to the upper limb and the small intricate movements of the hand and fingers.
The JSM5910 SEM is capable of imaging conductive samples at magnifications of up to 300,000 at accelerating voltages of up to 3kV. Images may be obtained using either the secondary electron detector or backscattered electron detector. Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) may be carried out with the Oxford Inca 300 EDS system. Non-conductive samples may be gold coated in the adjacent sample preparation room for a small extra charge.
Plasmalab System 400 / Magnetron Sputtering System
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Allows RF magnetron sputter deposition of dielectrics and metals in inert or reactive environments. 150mm diameter sputtering targets yield good uniformity over a 100mm wafer. Materials such as silica, germania-doped silica, alumina and tantalum pentoxide are routinely deposited. An additional Kurt Lesker Nano 3 sputterer is available for novel glass films.
Available techniques include absorption and fluoresence spectroscopy, circular dichroism, electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry, isothermal titration calorimetry and stopped flow fluoresence.
The Ocean Bottom Instrumentation Consortium aims to provide the academic and commercial communities with access to multi-sensor, versatile seabed instruments to enable sub-surface geophysical imaging at high vertical and lateral resolution. We have 50 seabed platforms with hydrophones and 3-component short period geophones; 14 instruments can be deployed as electric field receivers for active EM experiments; 9 instruments can be deployed with differential pressure gauges for long-term earthquake studies. Broadband seismic receivers are currently under development. NERC-funded projects are carried out under Pay as You Go terms as part of the Geophysical Equipment Facility; these costs appear on grant proposals but may be outside of the #1.2M cap on standard grants.
The MaxSys 900 Advanced Emissions Raw Analysis System is a highly sophisticated and innovative raw exhaust gas measurement device. The System offers solutions for a wide range of applications, providing the necessary flexibility and modularity to meet the different requirements in emissions measurement.
The facilities capabilities include: Optical microscopy and image analysis with measurement of surface properties (Alicona). AFM for topography and mechanical characterisation of surfaces; imaging modes: contact, non-contact, current sensing, dynamic lateral force and force modualtion. RAMAN Mircroscopy, ZETA APS for particle characterisation.
A 30KV, LaB6(or tungsten filament) scanning electron microscope equipped with an Everhart-Thornley secondary electron detector and a cambridge four quadrant backscatter detector. Maximum resolution is 10nm depending on column conditions.
This well-equipped facility has provision for large capacity and precision machining as well as horizontal boring. We have a welding facility that uses the tungsten inert gas technique to weld aluminium and stainless steel to ultra high vacuum standards.
Rapid prototyping machine, build resolution x-axis 600dpi/42um, y-axis 600dpi/42um, z-axis 1600dpi/16um, build size XxYxZ) 342 x 342 x 200mm, input formats STL, IPT, IAM, SLC and objDF files. Two resin setup VeroWhite (hard) and VeroBlack (soft), capable of producing parts of any hardness level by mixing both resins.
The MassARRAY Analyzer 4 system brings the power of mass spectrometry, robust molecular biology, and advanced data analysis software to meet the needs of high- and low-throughput laboratories. The system provides increased throughput, faster time-to-results, and the ability to cost effectively run from tens to thousands of samples.
Quantitative imaging analysis software. DVC is not only capable of identifying defects and cracks before they are visible in the raw image, but it is also able to quantify the full volume strain distribution and actual magnitudes of the material displacements surrounding discontinuities. The level of information is extremely useful in validating Finite Element models of modern complex materials. Volume images can be imported into the software from a variety of sources such as:
?X-Ray Computer Tomography
?Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
?Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
?Confocal Microscopy
The Nanonics CryoView 2000 is the state-of-the-art low temperature scanning probe microscopy and device characterisation system. To expand its characterisation and analytical capability, the CryoView is integrated to the inVia Raman spectrometer.
The TRITON Plus is a multicollector thermal ionization mass spectrometer for high precision isotope ratio measurements. It uses a proven thermal ionization source and has a unique variable multicollector platform which can be configured with Faraday detectors and/or miniaturized ion counting detectors for smallest sample sizes. Typical applications are dating of geological samples as well as control of isotopic compositions of nuclear materials.
Gatan X-ray Ultramicroscope (XuM) (accessory for the EVO SEM LS25 microscope)
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The Gatan XuM utilises the electron beam in an scanning electron microscope to generate X-rays which are projected through a sample and onto an X-ray camera to form an image. This provides non-destructive imaging of the internal structure of suitable samples. The sample can be rotated and re-imaged multiple times to build up a tomographic dataset from which a 3D reconstruction of the sample can be generated. The resolution limit of this technique is ~400 nm.
The Frontier? IR/NIR system enables you to benefit from faster method development and reduced instrument costs. This single optimized system provides unique mid-IR and near-IR dual range performance. Automated range switching, at the touch of a button, enables you to quickly move onto your next sample without manual reconfiguration, increasing your productivity.
150mm wafers, temepratures from 400-1000/1200C (pyrometer), 400-1000C (thermocouple), times from 5s to 10mins, temperature accuracy +5c, temperature reproducibility
Princeton Measurements Corporation (now Lake Shore Cryotronics) Model 3900 Micromag Vibrating Sample
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High sensitivity vibrating magnometer (0.5 microemu standard deviation @ 1 second per measured point). Features; Hardware and software compatible with P.M.C., Alternating Gradient Magnetometer Systems, Versatile, quick change sample holders, Continuous sample rotation about Z-axis under computer control, High and low temperature accessories, High speed four quadrant magnet power supply, and comprehensive, easy to use Windows based application software.
The NanoMaterials Rapid Prototyping Facility is a semi-cleanroom environment, equipped for the fabrication and analysis of NanoMaterials. The facility is designed to allow prototype Nano-devices to be quickly built and tested and is a collaboration between physicists, chemists, engineers, material scientists and industrialists to combine the successes of their disciplines to create entirely new ways of building on the nano-scale.
The AQ6370 is Yokogawa`s high speed and high performance Optical Spectrum Analyzer for characterization of optical communications system and optical components. - High wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
- Wide close-in dynamic range
- Single Mode and Multimode fiber test capability, via the same optical input:up to GI 62.5/125nm.
- Pulsed light measurement capability
The ORC SEM Facility comprises of a Zeiss Evo50 SEM fitted with an Oxford Instruments INCA 250 x-ray analysis system. In addition to dedicated Gold and Carbon deposition equipment, the SEM features variable pressure operation allowing analysis of both conductive and non-conductive sample. The INCA 250 x-ray analysis system provides elemental analysis capabilities.
The etching plasma is created by an RIE RF source and RF induction magnetic coil to produce high plasma densities. The results are high etch rate, high aspect ratio, and anisotropic etching of material of the samples. The system can also operate in ICP or RIE mode separately. This system is configured for fluorine-based chemistry etching. Ideal for deep oxide etching, silicon nitride, polymer, poly-silicon, amorphous silicon and crystalline silicon.
The Alpha-Step IQ stylus-based surface profiler combines high measurement precision with versatility and economy. Ideal for semiconductor pilot lines and materials research, this advanced surface profiler enables faster process learning and higher yields. With guaranteed 8? (1 sigma) or 0.1% step height repeatability and sub-angstrom resolution, the Alpha-Step IQ surface profiler provides excellent repeatability and performance to analyze and monitor processes.
A dedicated centre for computed tomography (CT) at Southampton, providing complete support for 3D imaging science, serving Engineering, Biomedical, Environmental and Archaeological Sciences. The centre encompasses five complementary scanning systems supporting a wide range of sample sizes (imaged volumes up to 1.5 x 1 x 1m) and resolution (down to ~200nm). Both academic and industrial consultancy services are provided.
The pressure lab enables us to study deep-sea organisms under pressurised conditions. It is based around two IPOCAMPs (Incubateur Pressurise pour l?Observation et la Culture d?Animaux Marins Profonds). The lab is also equipped with a number of smaller pressure vessels that are also used to study the effects of pressure on the ecology and physiology of marine invertebrates.
3D MEMS dynamics and topography tester. Scanning laser vibrometry for out of plane vibrations up to 20MHz, stroboscopic video microscopy for in-plane motion & vibrations, white light interferometry for surface topography http://data.southampton.ac.uk/equipment/E10277.html
Our Coral Reef Laboratory propogates and studies a broad range of corals and other cnidarians in a multi-compartment aquarium system circulating more than 4200 litres of artificial seawater. Complemented by a coral reef display tank used for propogation and teaching, it supports experimentation under tightly controlled conditions.
The EVO?50 series provides quality results from a versatile analytical microscope with a very large specimen chamber. Whether the specimen requires imaging in high vacuum, XVP? or EP, the EVO?50 series is able to image to perfection.
The scanning electron microscope (SEM) is used to examine microscopic topographical or compositional detail of solid specimens. The image is produced by scanning an extremely small focused beam of electrons (adjustable down to a few nm in diameter) across the surface of a specimen in an array of picture points; high-energy electron bombardment of the specimen causes signals to be emitted at each position of the beam. These are collected and their intensities are used to produce images of the specimen by modulating the brightness of equivalent pixels on a computer screen. An SEM has three distinct advantages compared to a light microscope - better resolution, greater depth of field and the ability to carry out X-ray microanalysis. The Zeiss EVO scanning electon microscope (SEM) is able to image the surfaces of a wide variety of non-conducting materials due to its variable pressure (VP) mode.
The AQ6370 is Yokogawa`s high speed and high performance Optical Spectrum Analyzer for characterization of optical communications system and optical components. - High wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
- Wide close-in dynamic range
- Single Mode and Multimode fiber test capability, via the same optical input:up to GI 62.5/125nm.
- Pulsed light measurement capability
Offers precision fusion splicing and fused fiber components critical to high-power fiber laser performance. This includes creating combiners and tapers, large mode area (LMA) fiber splicing, photonic crystal fiber (PCF) splicing, and large diameter fiber splicing with low loss.
Isoprime vario Isotope select Elemental Analyser coupled to an Isoprime 100 Isotope Ratio Mass Spec
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Wlemental composition carbon and nitrogen as well as d13C and d15N stable isotopes in organic matrices (sediments, plants, plankton filters, biological tissues)
A Zeiss confocal microscope system which is also capable of UV writing of samples. (HeNe - 633nm, GeNe - 543nm, UV - 351nm, Arlon - 458nm, and other lines)
Allows printing of structures on flat substrates by replication of a mask using photoresist exposure and development followed by etching, for example. Feature sizes below 1 micron may be replicated over wafers up to 100mm diameter. Double-sided aligning allows alignment of features on both sides of a silicon wafer
Used by staff and students for a range of fieldwork and research, our vessels include R.V. Callista, a 19.75m catamaran designed and equipped for a range of coastal and shelf research, and a 12m research vessel, R.V. Bill Conway, for use in local waters. Other nearshore work can be conducted from our RIB. All vessels carry basic standard equipment, but can be further fitted from our range of oceanographic field equipment to suit individual requirements. Vessels may also be available for commercial hire.
Callista is a 19.75m Catamaran, purpose built for teaching and research, with a large rear deck and A-frame for equipment deployment. Callista offers a unique capability for operations along the south coast for teaching and research as well as a platform for marine enterprise and industry. She is also used in the Discover Oceanography programme which offers the opportunity to experience a hands-on introdction to marine science for groups of all ages.
The NIHR Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility (WTCRF) is based in the Southampton Centre for Biomedical Research at Southampton General Hospital. It provides modern, dedicated facilities for researchers and their volunteers, together with a team of experienced research nurses and support staff. The focus is on clinical and translational research that will deliver maximum patient benefit across a wide range of diseases and conditions. Please visit the website for more information about the facility and equipment available.
The Mass Spectrometry service has developed a strong research support function for clients, both internal and external to the University.We have built up a varied client portfolio, with clients from the pharmaceutical, chemical and oilfield industries, small and medium enterprises, custom synthesis houses, government agencies, universities and many more. The service offers a wide range of state-of-the-art mass spectrometery systems that are capable of dealing with all sample types and a wide array of client demands.
The CSC has invested heavily in industry standard equipment to translate the innovative ideas of its students into a tangible form. Whilst student and staff support is the guiding principle of CSC, nonetheless the School has identified capacity for the CSC to market its design and production capabilities to potential customers from the locality. In particular CSC is eager to engage with community, voluntary and charitable organisations which require the range of services it is able to offer.
The Silica Fibre facilities occupy over 160 sq.m of class 10,000 cleanroom space and comprise state-of-the-art fabrication equipment. This includes modified chemical vapour deposition (MCVD) lathes, a glassworking lathe, a 6 metre high dual-sided fibre drawing tower, and dedicated chemical preparation areas for glass etching and machining. The facility is capable of producing standard preforms and optical fibre to a high quality as well as retaining the versatility to fabricate the huge variety of speciality fibres, including microstructured fibres required for research.
Time domain spectrometer (Removed from Register. Unable to find equipment at YE1314 & YE1415 verific
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Time domain spectrometer (Removed from Register. Unable to find equipment at YE1314 & YE1415 verification. Agreed by auditor, C Taylor, M White and K Anrold.)
The Transport Systems Research Laboratory (TSRL) is a cross-sectoral, multi-disciplinary facility that has been established within the School of Engineering Sciences at the University of Southampton. In conjunction with the adjacent Materials and Structures Laboratories, the TSRL provides a major regional and national centre for mechanics research with the primary objective of fostering scholarship and scientific enquiry into the behaviour of materials and structures. Work carried out in the laboratory addresses microstructure-property relationships, material-structure synthesis, design-production coupling and fluid-structure interactions.
The M370 software controls a fast and precise closed loop x, y, z positioning system with nanometer resolution and incorporates a flexible data acquisition system which enables the user to select the configuration most suited to their experiments
The QDI 302 Microscope Spectrophotometer is designed to add spectroscopy and imaging to your optical microscope. It can also be used to upgrade a legacy microspectrometer or to add spectroscopic and film thickness capabilities to a probe station. The QDI 302 attaches to the microscope, microspectrometer or probe station and enables you to collect transmission, reflectance, polarization or even fluorescence spectra of microscopic samples. Depending upon the microscope optics and sources, the spectral range is from the deep UV to the near infrared region. With the QDI 302, high quality spectra of even sub-micron samples can be acquired non-destructively and with ease.
The EVG620 is a dual-use tool designed for optical double-side lithography and precision alignment up to 150 mm wafer sizes. The fully-automated EVG620 utilizes a cassette-to-cassette handling system to efficiently process wafers from 50 mm to 150 mm in diameter, regardless of their shape or thickness. The system safely handles thick, bowed or small diameter wafers. The EVG620 superior alignment stage design achieves highly accurate alignment and exposure results while maintaining high throughput.
With a virtual unlimited number of colors and a production speed up to 54 smq/hr our textile belt printer is perfect for high quality digital textile printing.
The AQ6370 is Yokogawa`s high speed and high performance Optical Spectrum Analyzer for characterization of optical communications system and optical components. - High wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
- Wide close-in dynamic range
- Single Mode and Multimode fiber test capability, via the same optical input:up to GI 62.5/125nm.
- Pulsed light measurement capability
The CT 500 range of twin column, computer controlled universal materials testing machine using Testometric's feature-rich winTest? software running under the Windows? operating system. Test setups are fully configurable and simple or more complex multi-stage test routines are controlled using the standard PC serial interface.
Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (PECVD) system for the growth of amorphous and polycrystalline Si, SiGe and Ge layers. The layers can be doped during growth either n-type (using PH3) or p-type (using B2H6), thereby allowing p-n junctions to be formed. Amorphous silicon uses SiH4 for the source of silicon and CF4 & O2 for cleaning. The growth temperature is typically 250C, giving a growth rate of around 25 nm/min. Stress in the deposited layer is typically <200Mpa. Polycrystalline silicon uses SiH4 for the source of silicon and CF4 & O2 for cleaning. The growth temperature is typically >=610C. The growth rate at 610C is ~2 nm/min and at 650C ~ 20nm/min. Microcrystalline silicon uses SiH4 for the source of silicon and CF4 & O2 for cleaning. The growth temperature is typically in the range 585 - 610C, giving growth rates in the range 1 - 2 nm/min. Amorphous and polycrystalline germanium use GeH4 as a source of Ge and CF4 & O2 for cleaning.
Our Novel glass facilties offer a wide range of specialized glass making and fibre drawing equipment including: a variety of horizontal and vertical tube furnaces, chamber furnaces, high and low temperature ovens, vacuum processing, L-shaped glove box system for batching, melting, annealing and casting of glass under dry nitrogen atmosphere (10ppm), testometric extrusion equipment, hydraulic extrusion equipment, thermogravimetric and thermomechanical analyzers.
Designed to meet the exacting requirements of wafer, flat panel display and optical inspection and fabrication. The ABL/ABLH9000 incorporates an active preload on both vertical and horizontal surfaces. The opposing thin-film pressure maintains the bearing nominal gap tolerance. This design, in addition to the large air-bearing surface that distributes the load over a large surface area, results in a stage with outstanding stiffness that is ideal for heavy or offset loading.
The Integrated Photonics Cleanroom is a 200m? Class 1000 facility with local areas of Class 100, designed for planar processing of a very wide range of materials. The prime purpose of this facility is to be able to take raw materials, ORC-made materials, or commercial materials and process them to realise photonic devices for use in applications from telecommunications to all-optical data processing and from biochemical sensing to the lab-on-a-chip. Polishing and scanning electron microscopy are available outside the cleanroom. The major equipment items are: Karl-Suss MA6 double-sided mask aligner, OPT Plasmalab 400 Sputtering Machine, Ionafab 300 Plus Reactive Ion Beam Depostit/Etcher, Edwards Auto 306 thermal evaporators, Edwards Auto 306 electron beam evaporator, Materials Research 2300c Furnace, Severn (STS) 1200c Tube Furnace, Instron 600c Ion-Exchange Furnaces, KLA Tencor P-16 Stylus Profiler, Nikon LV100D Optical Microscope and Wet Benches for Chemical Processing.
The Human Factors Research Unit laboratory has a wide range of electrodynamic vibrators of varying displacements up to 50 mm. Smaller vibrators are suitable for hand-arm vibration studies while the larger vibrators are capable of supporting a person while applying a vibration.
The NMR Spectroscopy Facility currently has four Bruker FT-NMR Spectrometers. AV300/1, AV300/2 DPX 400/1 and DPX 400/2. For full details of our capabilities, sample booking and staff at the facility please vitit our website.
The range of mass spectrometers has grown to the point where the group now has a wide range of state-of-the-art systems capable of dealing with all sample types and a wide array of client demands. Staff capability has grown with retention and experience.
The ORC at Southampton has a state-of-the-art Flame Hydrolysis Deposition tool for growth of silica-on-silicon waveguide structures. The system allows the incorporation of germanium, phosphorous and boron doping within the silica, and is particularly optimised for high photosensitivity layer growth. The tool can grow films ranging from 2 microns to 20 microns in thickness.
This facility provides services to researchers to analyse the function of genes within the whole animal context allowing important biological and medical questions to be addressed across the University.
The Tony Davies HV Laboratory is an active centre for research into dielectric materials and insulation systems, as well as high voltage and related phenomena. We are also a commercial testing house and consultancy service. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, supported by a specialist engineering team who are all actively involved in internationally leading research.
Particle measurement tool, 150mm substrates, sub micron particles down to 0.2um, measurement time 30 sec on 6" wafers, particles sensitivity 0.2um diameter latex spheres, haze sensitivity 0.4ppm, spatial resolution 50um spacing minimum, measurement range 0.004um and 102um in twelve ranges and 256 gradations.
The Leica TCS SP5 Confocal fully covers a broad range of requirements in confocal and multiphoton imaging. The system provides the full range of scan speeds at the highest resolution. With its proven, high-efficiency SP detection (five channels simultaneously) and optional AOBS (Acousto Optical Bream Splitter), the Leica TCS SP5 delivers bright, noise-free images with minimal photo damage at high speed.
The modular Prominence HPLC Series generates highly reproducible chromatography while maintaining the flexibility for which Shimadzu HPLC instrumentation is known. The Prominence HPLC can perform many analytical tasks with one piece of high-performance equipment - QA/QC work, Mass Spec front end, multi-dimensional chromatography.
Equipment at the facility includes the FACScan, highly sensitive single laser nonsorting instrument, FACSCalibur with 488nm laser and diode laser 633nm incl. optical configuration electronics and software, FACSAria 3 laser analsyser and a Laser Scanning Cytometer.
Isoprime Dual Inlet Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer with Multiprep (DI-IRMS)
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Isoprime Dual Inlet Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer with Multiprep (DI-IRMS) for the stable isotope analysis of d13C and d18O in carbonates (small or bulk samples).
CAT 3 Laboratory suite for hazardous microbiological research. Full clearance and training required. (Facility/equipment hire is on a complete lab basis)
LAB700 e-gun evaporator incorporates 2e-guns each with a 5xcrucible plate. is configured for reactive ion assisted deposition of dielectrics, high precision lift off, variable angle deposition, cryogenic deposition
Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Hot Stage Microscopy.Thermal analysis of a material is concerned with the monitoring of property changes as a function of temperature. These techniques enable us to probe such phenomena as polymorphism, phase transitions, stability and formulation in pharmaceutical and other material. The properties we can measure are defined by the apparatus in the facility.
3D Chirp is a surface-towed sub-bottom profiling system capable of imaging the upper tens of metres of the sub-surface in three dimensions with decimetric horizontal and centimetric vertical resolution. This system was developed by the University of Southampton in collaboration with GeoAcoustics Ltd. The combination of the known, highly repeatable Chirp source, with the coherent processing and interpretation afforded by true 3D seismic volumes provides the perfect base for shallow-water engineering, archaeology, military, and geological studies. Please visit the following website for more information
BOC Edwards Auto 500 electron beam evaporation systems can deposit ultra pure films of materials with high melting points, and other materials that are difficult to deposit by resistance evaporation. Very fast deposition rates can be achieved using electron beam evaporation. Electron beam sources can hold more evaporant than resistance sources which allows the deposition of thick films and multiple coatings before the need to refill the electron beam source
The centre houses strategic research facilities for the microstructural characterisation of materials by high resolution imaging, crystallographyand nano/micro-area chemical analysis. Both scanning and transmission electron microscopes (SEM & TEM) are available. SEM (JSM6500F) has a resolution of 1.5nm for surface imaging and chemical microanalysis at micron scale. TEM (JEM 3010) has a resolution of 0.21nm with an accelerating voltage 300kv, high tilt polepieces (? 42 degrees) for crystallographic analysis at nano scale. The centre has a full range of preparation facilities including carbon coating, gold sputter coating, ion beam thinning, disc punch/grinding, mechanical dimpling and electropolishing.
Based at the School of Ocean & Earth Sciences the centre was established primarily to support high resolution palaeoceanographic, palaeoclimatic and palae-environmental research. Particular areas of expertise include the preparation of a wide range of unconsolidated to partly consolidated sediments for electron microscopy and the analysis of the microfossil and mineral content of samples.
The AQ-6515A/-6315B optical spectrum analyzer brings advanced capabilities to a wide range of applications, from light source evaluation to measurement of loss wavelength characteristics in
optical devices.
The X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) facility located at NOCS provides a service for the qualitative or quantitative analysis of rock samples to determine bulk mineralogy and/or clay mineralogy. Samples are run on a Philips X`Pert pro XRD machine with a Cu X-ray tube. Mineral identification is undertaken using the JC PDS (powder diffraction studies) database.
Scribing of Si, glass & brittle materials. Scribing of glass in all directions with auto alignment function, handles up 300mm substrates with a thickness up to 2mm.
The EVG620 is a dual-use tool designed for optical double-side lithography and precision alignment up to 150 mm wafer sizes. The fully-automated EVG620 utilizes a cassette-to-cassette handling system to efficiently process wafers from 50 mm to 150 mm in diameter, regardless of their shape or thickness. The system safely handles thick, bowed or small diameter wafers. The EVG620 superior alignment stage design achieves highly accurate alignment and exposure results while maintaining high throughput.
The Unit has the facilities to process cells and tissue samples into a range of mediums including frozen, paraffin and resin for subsequent sectioning and staining by a variety of techniques. These methods include tinctorial staining for traditional histological examination, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridisation. Users of the Unit may either contract the HRU to undertake work on their behalf or may use the facility to perform their own work. The HRU has extensive experience in undertaking histopathology for clinical trials. The HRU can offer advice and training on a variety of techniques. The Unit has a range of well maintained equipment available, including paraffin and resin microtomes, a range of light microscopes including those with multiple heads and digital photography and camera lucida attachment, image analysis and laser microdissection.
Philips FEI XL30SEM Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope
Description:
The XL30 environmental SEM is capable of imaging at magnifications of up to 100,000, using an accelerating voltage of up to 30kV. Electrically conductive samples can be imaged using the secondary electron detector, while non-conducting materials may be studied, without the need for coating, with the gaseous secondary electron detector. Compositional information may be obtained using a backscattered electron detector, while elemental analysis can be performed with the energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) probe. The XL30 will be undergoing an upgrade in the spring of 2012 to replace the existing EDS probe and to additionally fit a waveform dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (WDS) system, which will give greatly enhanced x-ray resolution and light element analysis capability.
This scanner uses a two-stage magnification approach to achieve sub-micron spatial resolution at source to object distance much greater than these allowed in conventional XCT systems. Zeiss?s resolution at a distance, RaaDTM, approach combines the geometric magnification of the X-Ray imaging with a smart system of microscope lenses to further magnify the image. The system is fitted with X0.4, X4, X20, and X40 magnification lens mounted on a barrel mount for rapid change over. This means that the operator can achieve submicron resolution (pixel size ? 70 nm or spatial resolution ? 0.7 ?m) at large working distances, allowing for imaging of larger specimens or small specimens in contained in-situ rings. Importantly, the machine is capable of phase-contrast imaging overcoming an imortant limitations of convectional absorption-based CT imaging; i.e. low or complete absence of contrast for low Z materials. The latter is particular useful for biomedical imaging, CFRP and polymer imaging appl
Isoprime PyroCube Elemental Analyser and Agilent 7890A GC coupled to a GeoVisION+ IRMS
Description:
Elemental composition of carbon, nitrogen and sulphur as well as d13C, d15N and d34S stable isotopes in organic matrices (sediments, plants, plankton filters, biological tissues). Also available for elemental composition of oxygen and hydrogen as well as d2H and d18O stable isotopes in organic matrices as well as in liquids
We have two perambulatory eye trackers that are designed to allow the participants to move around in the real world whilst their eye movements are being recorded. Each tracker has two cameras, allowing the recording of both the participant`s eye movements and the scene in their field of view. These cameras are mounted on the frame of glasses, with the lightweight recording equipment and power supplies carried in a rucksack on the participant`s back as they are having their eye movements recorded.
The University of Southampton Wind Tunnels can provide excellent and affordable facilities capable of accommodating anything from brief half-day validation studies to extended testing on everything from yachts to wind turbines and racing cars. The facilities include the R J Mitchell wind tunnel (3.6m x 2.4m) with an overhead 6-component balance, surface pressure scanner and PIV system; a 2.1m x 1.5m wind tunnel equipped with an overhead 3-component balance and capable of speeds up to 45m/s and a 0.9m x 0.6m x 4.5m working section tunnel which is installed in a laboratory and equipped with a 3D computer controlled probe traversing system and dynamometer. Please contact the Wind Tunnel Manager for full details.
Optical Spectrum Analyser AQ6315A (Ando Electric) (purchased in 1999) (closed, see tab 5 description
Description:
In YE1415 equipment verification, the requisitioner Johan Nilsson (whose name is shown on the invoice) confirmed that he did not own this piece of equipment (email on 25.8.15). Hence the asset is removed from Asset Register and Equipment ID closed. Echo 25.8.15
The indenter rig can be used to measure the dynamic stiffness of seat cushions and the dynamic characteristics of suspension seat components such as dampers and springs. It may be used to conduct a quasi-static compression test for measuring load-deflection curves of seat cushions.
Measures roughness, waviness, step height and wafer stress, 2D and 3D fully autiomated data scans, sequencing capable, up to 8" substrates, vertical features from 100A-300um with a vertical resolution down to 0.5A.
Parallel angle-resolved XPS (PARXPS) analysis without sample tilting, ability to collect angle-resolved XPS spectra over a 60 degree angular range, in parallel, without tilting the sample and allows the instrument to characterise ultra-thin films non-destructively, allows composition depth profiling using an integrated etching module, X-ray monochrmator with user-selectable spot size in the range 15um to 400um,. Ability to handle large or multiple samples, CCD sample alignment microscope perpendicular to the sample surface.
The clean room provides a range of characterisation equipment for device and material characterisation. Plan view imaging of a sample surface can be performed using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), helium ion microscopy and scanning probe microscopy. Cross-section imaging can be achieved by first making a cross-sectional cut using the focussed ion beam (FIB) system and then imaging in-situ using field emission scanning electron microscopy.
EVG150 Automated Resist Processing System (cloased as disposed of in 1415)
Description:
A fully automated resist processing station, the EVG 150 allows cassette to cassette processing of substrates by robot. Resist can be deposited by spinning or spraying for 3D surfaces, then baked in enclosed hotplates. Following exposure, resists are developed using an integrated spray system.
Mobile Research Unit (converted Citroen Relay van)
Description:
Fitted with a range of professional equipment, this custom-fitted Citroen Relay vehicle gives valuable support to our research work. The interior sports a lab environment with battery derived 240V ac power supply enabling a wide range of laboratory equipment to be used away from the University. Additionally, with flexibility designed in from the start, the unit can be tailored for each assignment. This could range from face to face interviews being recorded on video to studies involving eye tracking equipment to investigate how participants respond to visual images or text.
