Atomic-Scale Imaging Laboratory

This laboratory features the Thermo-Fisher/FEI Spectra, 300 kV scanning transmission electron microscope and is part of the Microscopy and Characterization Suite.

This scanning transmission electron microscope (S-TEM) provides ultra-high resolution in characterizing both structure and energy, in addition to accurate quantitative chemical analysis down to sub-angstrom level. Utilizing this new S-TEM will benefit research in nuclear materials and behaviors (diffusion along phase boundaries, for example), bringing the highest resolution imaging and spectroscopic capabilities for nuclear science post-irradiation examination in the nation.

This state-of-the-art piece of equipment will enhance the research capabilities and further enable collaboration at CAES.

Research

Low Level Detection

Scientists quickly and accurately measure low levels of radiation to support nuclear science and engineering research, biomedical and industrial isotope research, and non-proliferation research using:

Scintillation Analysis
Gas Proportional Detection
HPGe Gamma Spectroscopy
Alpha Spectroscopy

Benefits: The CAES partners train students to support their career development as scientists, engineers, health physicists, and biomedical technicians.