Research Equipment & Facilities

Physical Characterization

• SQUID Magnetometer, 8 T, 1.9 K base temp
• 300 mK cryostat with 8 T magnet
• Scanning Electron Microscope
• Raman Spectroscopy with 600 nm spot size
• Atomic Force Microscopes
• Tunneling Electron Microscope
• Electron/Atomic/Molecular Beam Facilities

Electrical Characterization

• Full Array of Automated AC and DC Electronic Transport Tools
• Low-Noise/Small Signal/High impedance measurement Capabilities
• Micropositioner Probe Station

Fabrication

• Magnetic Nanoparticle Growth System
• Semiconductor Nanowire/Nanospring Synthesis System
• Micro and Nano Technology Cleanroom
  • Quintel 8000 Mask Aligner
  • Electron Beam Lithography System (NPGS)
  • Plasmatherm RIE/CVD (to be online 5-07)
  • Thermal evaporator with 4-position turret source

Theory and Modeling

• Mathematical and Computational Model Development
• Dedicated Computer Hardware for Computation