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These cells are piezoelectric, temperature-compensated apparatus for applying tunable uniaxial strain to test samples. They are designed for use at low temperature, high magnetic field and within a highly constrained sample space in e.g. a PPMS. They
are suitable for general use, and may be combined with a range of measurements, including electrical and thermal transport,
magnetic susceptibility, and scanning probe microscopy. The CS100 is sized to fit vertically or horizontally in a 1 inch (25 mm)
diameter sample space, and the other cells in the series are slightly larger. Spare tapped holes are incorporated, for attachment of, e.g., measurement apparatus or thermometers.
Compact series of pumping stations for all high vacuum applications. Air-cooled and ready for operation with HiPace 80 Turbo Pump and MVP 015 Dry Diaphragm Backing Pump. Common applications include analytical processes, leak detection, vacuum process technology, research, development and scientific experiments, particle accelerators, electron-beam welding, and solar energy.
Contact Person: KurodaLCR meter to measure the inductance (L), capacitance (C), and resistance (R) of electronic components. The E4980AL provides fast measurement capabilities with three speed settings: 12 ms, 118 ms, and 343 ms. The device features a basic impedance accuracy of 0.05%, supports cable extensions of 1, 2, or 4 meters, and includes open, short, and load correction capabilities. Additionally, the E4980AL is equipped with a built-in DC voltage bias source, allowing for accurate evaluation of bias dependency.
Contact Person: KurodaThe Zetasizer is for the measurement of particle and molecular size, particle charge and concentration. It uses Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) for particle size, Electrophoretic Light Scattering (ELS) for understanding particle stability and aggregation, and Multi-Angle Dynamic Light Scattering (MADLS®) for higher resolution.
Contact Person: HainoThe Mod. DT5742 is a Desktop module housing 16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer. The input dynamic range is 1 Vpp on single-ended MCX coaxial connectors (16-bit DAC on each channel to control the DC Offset).
The digitizer is based on the Switched Capacitor Array DRS4 chip (Domino Ring Sampler). This technology relies on a series of 1024 capacitors (analog memory) in which the analog input signal is continuously sampled in a circular way.
The sampling frequency is 5 GHz by default and it can be programmed to 2.5 GHz, 1GHz, and 750 MHz. The analog to digital conversion is not simultaneous with the chip sampling phase, and it starts as soon as the trigger condition is met, thus producing a dead time of 110 μs in case only the analog inputs are digitized, 181 μs when also the fast trigger TR0 is digitized. When the trigger stops the DRS4 chip sampling (holding phase), the analog memory buffer is frozen, and the cell content is made available to the 12 bit ADC for the digital conversion.
The digital memory allows to store subsequent events, even if the readout is not yet started. Moreover, since the digital memory buffers work like FIFOs, the readout activity from USB or Optical Link does not affect write operations of subsequent events.
Contact Person: ShigakiThe LI5655 Digital Lock-in Amplifier measures small AC signals that are obscured by noise. It is used for precise measurements of amplitude and phase in systems involving weak signals, such as optical experiments, spectroscopy, material characterization, and other applications requiring detection of signals at a specific reference frequency. For more information, please see: https://www.nfcorp.co.jp/english/pro/mi/loc/loc/li5600/index.html
Contact Person: KurodaThe WaveRunner 8208HD High Definition Oscilloscope is designed for capturing and analyzing high-resolution waveforms. Please see here for specifications: https://www.teledynelecroy.com/oscilloscope/oscilloscopemodel.aspx?modelid=11300&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwreW2BhBhEiwAavLwfDbtYBG6ox82kSLc5fFR5kd3uyW-bzR8GVpZXHWpFim3fdLraiXbHxoCvqEQAvD_BwE
Contact Person: ShigakiThe PBZ is a series of bipolar DC programmable power supplies that can smoothly pass through zero to provide ± voltage and ± current without changing the output terminals. The PBZ is capable of 4-quadrant operation, meaning that it is capable of both sourcing and sinking power, ideal for driving both inductive and capacitive loads.
This power supply comes equipped with a built-in function generator, allowing for easy waveform and sequence generation. The output current of the PBZ can be expanded among multiple units by using the synchronization feature. The switching + linear design of the PBZ has allowed for a 40% reduction in weight (approx. 22 kg) while achieving extremely high-speed operation (CV mode: 100 kHz) and low ripple noise.
Contact Person: KurodaThe ISQ EC single quadrupole mass spectrometer is designed for liquid chromatography applications, offering mass detection over a range of 10 to 1250 m/z with unit mass resolution. It features fast scan rates up to 20,000 Da/sec and supports rapid polarity switching in 25 ms. Gas requirements include nitrogen of ≥ 99% purity, providing 30 L/min at 90 to 110 psig. The instrument’s sensitivity includes HESI positive mode at 10 pg Reserpine with a 400:1 RMS and HESI negative mode at 20 pg p-Nitrophenol with a 500:1 RMS, both at 400 µL/min.
Contact Person: YabutaPhotek’s photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) are designed for detecting ultra-fast optical phenomena across applications such as LIDAR, nuclear physics, and time-correlated photon counting. These PMTs are available in 10, 25, and 40 mm sizes with high sensitivity across the UV, visible, and NIR spectra. They offer a range of microchannel plate (MCP) configurations to meet diverse gain requirements. With pulse rise times as fast as 60 ps and pulse widths down to 100 ps FWHM, these PMTs also support fast gating speeds down to 2 ns.
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Ultra-low freezers provide safe preservation of samples in a variety of experiments and applications involving active and biological matter. The PHCBI ultra-low freezer provides a reliable storage of active and biological matter samples and cultures over the temperature range -40 to -86 °C in 1 °C increments.
Contact Person: Yuan
The Photron high speed camera system FASTCAM Nova S20HS coupled with the Olympus IX73 microscope allows for high-speed imaging of fast dynamical processes in experimental samples in polarizing, bright-, and dark-field imaging modes up to 18750 fps at resolution 1024×1024 and 110000 fps at 128×16.
Contact Person: YuanThe 3470 Electromagnet is a standard dipole electromagnet which generates a focused magnetic field for a variety of applications, including Hall Effect studies, magneto-optical studies, laboratory experiments, magnetic separation, magnetic alignment of small components, and chemical reaction rate studies. Its compact, lightweight design makes it suitable for optical tables, and the simple pole structure provides axial entry and exit holes to align with optical geometries.
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The LTS120 Peltier system (Linkam Scientific Instruments) is a temperature control microscope stage using a 40 mm x 40 mm heating element to control the temperature of a sample mounted on a regular microscope slide and can be moved 15 mm in both x and y directions.
Sample temperature can be controlled in the range of -25 °C to 120 °C with a rate from 0.1 °C to 30 °C/min.
Contact Person: YuanThe NGC™ Quest 10 Plus Chromatography System is designed for basic purification needs. The NGC Quest 10 Plus instrument has automated 10 ml/min pumps that provide accurate gradients for high-resolution separations for any application. The NGC Quest 10 Plus system has a multi-wavelength detector with simultaneous four-wavelength monitoring for high-accuracy detection of proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids combined with conductivity measurements. Fractionated samples can be easily collected from analytical- to preparative-scale purifications using the NGC Fraction Collector and BioFrac™ Fraction Collector. To learn more, watch the NGC system tour.
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The Precigenome pressure control system (PG-MFC controller) can be used for different microfluidic application such as for example droplet generation or cell culture perfusion. It can be used for pressure generation and pressure control. The pressure control unit includes 8 sets of channels and an electronic control board. PG-MFC controller can output time dependent different pressures in various forms based on required input. Using liquid flow sensors, the controller can also output constant flow rates based on settings.
The PG-MFC controller has following features:
1. Four independent pressure sources which can control pressures ranging from -7 psi to 13 psi.
2. Each independent pressure source controls 2 channels. Real-time pressures and air flow rates can be monitored.
3. Pressure accuracy 0.25% of full scale.
Contact Person: Yuan
The Model G3P-8 Programmable Spin Coating System from Specialty Coating Systems can be used for an accurate application of liquid materials such as photoresists, polyimides, metallo-organics, dopants and silica films on required surface. It is fully programmable with up to 30 programs with 20 steps each. Vacuum chucks of diameters 3/4″ and 2” are available. The rotational speed is up to 9999 RPM with 1 RPM increments.
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The Atomic Force Microscope Asylum Cypher ES visualizes the morphology and physical characteristics of thin films deposited on substrates composed of HOPG, mica, and silicon. Multiple operation modes are available, including blue drive mode as well as tapping mode and contact mode, operating in controlled gas or solution environments at 0-250 °C. Viscoelastic and electrochemical properties are studied by using various operation modes.
For more information, please visit the following webpage https://afm.oxinst.com/products/cypher-afm-systems/cypher-es-environmental-afm
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Infrared microscopy combines FT-IR spectroscopy with traditional light microscopy and allows for chemical analysis of very small structures. Thermo Scientific FTIR Microscope and Spectrophotometer system includes Nicolet iS50 FTIR advanced KBr Gold Spectrometer and RaptIR IR Microscope. The iS50 spectrometer allows for measurements in the range of 11700-600 cm-1. RaptIR IR Microscope is equipped with a 4x glass refracting objective and 15x 0.65 N.A. diffraction limited objective and condenser.
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The NETZSCH Heat Flow Meter HFM 446 Lambda Medium allows to measure thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity of materials. The system is calibrated with an NIST-certified reference standard of known thermal conductivity. An accuracy of ± 1% can be easily achieved. The measurements with the HFM 446 Lambda Medium is based on various relevant standards, such as ASTM C518, ISO 8301, JIS A1412, DIN EN 12664 and DIN EN 12667. Maximum specimen size for measurements is 305 mm x 305 mm x 105 mm. Thermal conductivity can be measured in the range from 0.002 to 2 W/(m·K) at -20°C to 90°C (with forced cooling).
Contact Person: Yuan
The FV3000 system allows fluorescence microscopy, fluorescence confocal microscopy, fluorescence confocal polarizing microscopy, polarizing microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, high-speed polarizing and bright-field imaging up to 18750 fps at resolution 1024×1024 and 1100000 fps at 128×16 using a Photron high speed camera system.
The FV3000 system allows simultaneous spectral imaging to 4 channels. Additionally, the FV3000 spectral detection system can be used to perform spectral scanning (imaging spectroscopy) to any channel in the confocal unit. The FLUOVIEW FV3000 system includes the following:
1. Inverted IX83 fully motorized microscope
2. FV3000 galvanometer scan head
3. Four laser lines (all diode lasers): 405/488/561/640 nm. All laser lines are under the control of an acousto-optic tunable filter for wavelength switching
4. Two spectral multi-alkali PMT detectors
5. Transmitted light detector
6. Five objectives: 10x, 20x, 40x air objectives and 60x, 100x oil objectives
7. Motorized stage and stage software for tiling and stitching
8. Metal halide light source for epifluorescence (DAPI, FITC, TRITC filter cubes)
9. Polarizing and phase contrast observations are also possible for this configuration
10. Digital color fluorescence camera DP74 with live frame rate up to 60 fps
Contact Person: Yuan
The Olympus inverted microscope IX73 allows for different modalities of optical microscopy including bright- and dark-field microscopy, polarizing microscopy, phase contrast microscopy, high-speed polarizing and bright-field imaging up to 18750 fps at resolution 1024×1024 and 1100000 fps at 128×16 using a Photron high speed camera system.
This microscope can be used for microscopic spectroscopy and measurements of optical properties of materials as birefringence etc. using the Berek compensator U-CTB.
The microscope IX73 can be also coupled with a holographic optical tweezers system.
Contact Person: YuanThe MicrostatHiRes is a 4K helium-flow, sample-in-vacuum cryostat system designed for high-resolution microscopy and low-temperature research. It operates over a temperature range of 3.4 K to 500 K, featuring a quick cool-down time and minimal helium consumption. Additionally, it offers the lowest vibration levels of any helium-cooled optical cryostat, making it ideal for precision applications in cryogenics and microscopy. For specifications, please see: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qfXbF-KZnMB7gSh2euapmFZtkTE5N27V/edit?gid=1307455117#gid=1307455117
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Laboratory reactors are used for stirring materials during chemical reactions at elevated temperature and pressure to strengthen the mass transfer and heat transfer processes. The lab stainless-steel high-pressure reactor autoclave FCF-50L (Xiamen Ollital Technology Co., Ltd.) has a capacity of 50 L and can provide a stirring speed of 5.5-600 RPM at the pressure of up to 400 psi and at the temperature up to 300 °C.
The small volume lab magnetic stirring reactor OLT-HP-500 (Xiamen Ollital Technology Co., Ltd.) has a capacity of 500 mL and can operate at the pressure of up to 6 MPa and at the temperature up to 300 °C.
The standalone holographic optical tweezers system (Meadowlark Optics, Inc) allows, for example, to manipulate and assemble micro- and nano-colloids dispersed in different hosts.
The holographic optical tweezers system operates at 1064 nm supplied by IPG Photonics 5W laser and modulated by 1024 x 1024 Spatial Light Modulator (SLM) from Meadowlark Optics, Inc. The system can generate single and multiple optical traps.
This system can operate in a standalone mode or can be coupled with the Olympus inverted microscope IX73.
Contact Person: YuanThe Justrite Standard Sure-Grip® EX Flammable Safety Cabinet (model 896020) is designed to safely store up to 60 gallons (227 L) of flammable liquids.
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A mass photometer (TwoMP, Reyfen) is a novel piece of equipment to analyze molecules with photometric technology, called mass photometry.
Mass photometry enables accurate molecular weight distribution measurements in a completely solution-based and label-free manner. It measures the scattered light in proportion to the particle size (volume) and its refractive index, resulting in the measurement of a single molecule’s molecular weight in proportion to its molecular weight. The main applications of this machine are to analyze protein-protein interaction, DNA-protein interaction, protein oligomerization, and complex formation.
Contact Person: YasudaThe TwinGuard MDF-DU502VX -86°C Ultra Low Temperature Freezer is designed for secure, long-term storage of high-value materials. It features two independent refrigeration systems to ensure a stable -86°C environment. In case of failure of one system, the other maintains the temperature around -70°C to protect samples until repairs can be made. Optional liquid CO2 backup systems provide additional safety, making it ideal for critical applications requiring reliable ultra-low temperature storage.
Contact Person: YasudaThe ANPx101/RES/LT is a high-resolution linear nanopositioner designed for precise horizontal motion in setups with a 2-inch diameter. It operates in extreme temperature ranges from 1K to 373K, making it suitable for cryogenic environments. Constructed from lightweight, non-magnetic titanium, the material’s matching coefficient of expansion with the piezo and other components ensures reliable performance at low temperatures. For full XYZ nanopositioning, the ANPx101 can be paired with the ANPz101 nanopositioner.
Contact Person: KurodaFor specifications, please check: https://www.airtech.co.jp/english/our-products/cleanbench_en/
Contact Person: YasudaAn Ultra High Vacuum pump that integrates a sputter ion pump (SIP) with a Non-Evaporable Getter (NEG) pump. This combination offers high pumping speeds and capacities while maintaining a low weight and a small footprint.
Contact Person: KurodaFor specifications, please check: https://www.digital-biology.co.jp/manufactured/products/autoclaves/sx/
Contact Person: YasudaHigh Definition Oscilloscope for capturing and analyzing high-resolution waveforms. Please see here for specifications: https://www.teledynelecroy.com/oscilloscope/wavesurfer-4000hd-oscilloscopes
Contact Person: ShigakiT3DSO3000 Oscilloscopes feature four channel models with analog bandwidth options from 200 MHz to 1 GHz. Each model offers a maximum sample rate of 5 GSa/s, and a maximum memory depth of 250 Mpts in half channel mode. All models incorporate two 5 GSa/s ADCs and two 250 Mpts memory modules. When all channels are enabled, each channel has sample rate of 2.5 GSa/s and a standard record length of 125 Mpts. When only a single channel per ADC is active, the maximum sample rate is 5 GSa/s and the maximum record length is 250 Mpts.
Contact Person: ShigakiTeledyne Test Tools new T3AFG series of function / arbitrary waveform generators use advanced Digital Frequency Synthesis (DDS) technology to produce high quality standard function and arbitrary waveform signals. They also provide a wide range of analog and digital modulation functions. The T3AFG series of Arbitrary Waveform Generators includes models with up to 500 MHz bandwidth, 2.4 GSa/s sample rate, 16-bit vertical resolution and 20 Mpts of data. Common analog and digital modulations, sweep and burst are provided to support complex signal generation. The T3AFG series also provides true dual channels with internal waveform combination, flexible phase/channel control and copy/coupling/tracking between channels. These features enable Teledyne Test Tools Arbitrary Waveform Generators to provide a variety of high fidelity and low jitter signals, meeting the growing requirements of complex and intensive applications.
Contact Person: ShigakiFor advanced microscopy. Please see here for specifications: https://www.olympus-ims.com/en/microscope/bx53m/#!cms[focus]=cmsContent13565
Contact Person: ShigakiThe DP23 digital microscope camera combines high image quality with precise color accuracy and convenient features to make your industrial inspection workflow easier. Please see here for specifications: https://www.olympus-ims.com/en/microscope/dp23/
Contact Person: ShigakiQE Pro high sensitivity spectrometers deliver low limits of detection and low stray light performance for applications from DNA sequencing to reaction monitoring. The spectral buffering feature ensures data integrity at high data collection rates for confident results. For specifications, please see: https://www.oceanoptics.com/product/qe-pro/
Contact Person: LeeThe SZX10 microscope is designed for applications that require a large working distance and wide field of view, offering distortion-free observation and documentation of samples in their true, authentic colors. The optical system provides a zoom range of 0.63x to 6.3x, allowing users to adjust magnifications without switching lenses. An ergonomic design, including extended eye tubes, promotes a natural posture for prolonged use. Additional features include a dual objective holder with axial detent, an axial light path for precise measurements, and an 11-position click-stop for consistent magnification settings.
Contact Person: ShigakiThis water purification system combines reverse osmosis (RO), ion exchange, and UV sterilization to produce high-quality ion-exchange water with a purification rate of 12-24 L/h.
Contact Person: YasudaThis water purification system produces high-purity water by filtering distilled or RO water through a series of advanced purification stages, including a composite cartridge, UV lamp, and ultrafiltration membrane. It ensures the water has minimal impurities with a maximum purity level of 18.2 MΩ·cm and less than 1 ppb TOC (total organic carbon).
Contact Person: YasudaThe Bruker compact QTOF is an LC-MS/MS system designed for precise mass spectrometry, offering low picogram sensitivity and a dynamic range of five orders of magnitude. The system has a 50 GBit/sec sampling rate, ensuring full resolution during ultrafast UHPLC, and its 10-bit digitizer technology enables robust detection and identification of compounds across a wide concentration range.
Contact Person: SatoThe ES series is a compact high-voltage power supply featuring low ripple (as low as 5 mVp-p for models up to 2 kV output), high stability, and an excellent temperature coefficient.
Contact Person: ShigakiThe CAEN Mod. NIM8303 is a 5U Non ventilated NIM crate (19inch-12 slot) available with both pluggable 300W and 600W power supplies. Safety features include: short circuit protection, Over / Undervoltage protection, Over temperature protection.
The Unit is powered by 110 or 220 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. The Mod NIM8303 is equipped with a Control panel with mains switch, status LEDs, FAIL output (LEMO 00) and test pin for all DC voltages.
The Biotage® Initiator+ is a high-performance microwave synthesizer designed for efficient and precise chemical reactions. It operates within a temperature range of 40–300°C, with a typical temperature increase of 2–5°C/sec, depending on the solvent and power applied. It can handle reaction volumes of 0.2–20 mL and reaction times up to 96 hours, although most reactions take just 2–15 minutes. The pressure range is 0–30 bar (435 psi), with a power range of 0–400 W from a 2.45 GHz magnetron. Agitation is controlled via a variable magnetic stirrer (300–900 RPM).
Contact Person: SatoThe Biotage® Selekt is a flash purification instrument designed for various applications, offering a maximum flow rate of 300 mL/min and a pressure capacity of 30 bar. It supports columns up to 1.85 kg, providing flexibility for different purification needs.
Contact Person: SatoFlashSmart™ Elemental Analyzer is designed for carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen (CHNS/O) analyses with an automated Elemental Analyzer.
Contact Person: YabutaUltracentrifuge that operates at a maximum speed of 90,000 rpm and generates up to 694,000 x g-force. It offers 10 acceleration profiles, 11 deceleration profiles. The maximum capacity is 1500 mL, and it uses a solid-state refrigeration system with a temperature control accuracy of ±0.5°C. The set temperature range is 0 to 40°C.
Contact Person: YasudaAn LED light irradiation unit with wavelength characteristics effective for photosynthesis is added to the CO2 incubation shaker. Ideal for basic research on algae and biofuel development.
CO2 ventilation (normal ventilation or bubbling)
The Pendulum Instruments Dual Channel High Voltage Linear Amplifier A400D contains two independent A400 amplifiers that share common ground reference and power supply. This unit has a fixed amplification of 20 times and capable of bipolar high voltage output of ±200. Any other signal source with amplitude up to ±10 V can be used as an input device. The input amplitude should normally be kept within ±7.5 V. The A400 High Voltage Linear Amplifier is equipped with a microfuse rated at 15 mA, which will be blown if the input voltage exceeds 300% of the maximum.
Contact Person: KumariThe OptiCool by Quantum Design is an optical cryostat featuring a 3.8-inch bore, split-coil conical magnet that provides magnetic fields up to ±7 tesla perpendicular to the optical table. The design allows for closer optical access to the sample, which is positioned near the optical environment rather than deep inside the cryostat. The system includes seven side optical ports and one top optical port for viewing the sample from multiple angles.
Contact Person: KurodaThe MPMS 3 by Quantum Design is a SQUID (Superconducting QUantum Interference Device) magnetometer designed for high-sensitivity magnetic research, offering multiple measurement modes and a sensitivity of ≤10⁻⁸ emu. It includes advancements in data acquisition, temperature control, and magnetic field control.
Contact Person: InoueThe WavePro HD oscilloscope has Teledyne LeCroy’s HD4096 technology, providing 12-bit resolution with up to 8 GHz bandwidth and a 20 GS/s sample rate.
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The Hiroshima Synchrotron Radiation Center (HiSOR) is the research center for materials science by means of synchrotron radiation in the vacuum ultraviolet and soft x-ray region, one of the Joint Usage/Research Centers approved by the Japanese government.
To apply for user beamtime, please see this link: https://hsrc.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/english/for_users/schedule/