IMAGING AND IMAGE ANALYSIS

Earth scientists have access to the campus Microscopy and Imaging Facility (formerly the Electron Microscope Facility). This lab has both scanning and transmission electron microscopes, light microscopes equipped for photography, image analysis computers, photographic equipment for copying, and a complete black and white darkroom for printing.

The scanning electron microscope is equipped with secondary and backscattered electron detectors and an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer for the analysis of minerals. The SEM is also capable of direct, digital acquisition of images and X-ray spectra.

One of the facility's transmission electron microscopes is equipped with a double tilt goniometer stage and an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer useful for mineral analysis and diffraction.

In addition, the lab has specimen preparation equipment for many types of samples including a vacuum evaporator, sputter coater, and ion thinner. The lab is staffed by a full time scientist who will train and assist users in most techniques.