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Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines [19]
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| Instrument | Location | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titan Krios High-Res CryoEM and CryoET, Room B140 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The Titan Krios is a cryoEM instrument for biological specimens from FEI. This instrument is dedicated to high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy of single particles and cryo-electron tomography of thick specimens. Key features: 80 to 300kV, Field Emission Gun (FEG), Parallel Beam, 1.4 Å resolution (information limit), Computer-controlled compustage, +/- 70o double-tilt specimen stage, Cs=2.7 mm, Automated specimen handling system (the FEI Autoloader), Automated liquid nitrogen cooling system, Gatan image filter (GIF) 2002 with 2kx2K CCD camera, FEI Xplorer3D data acquisition and processing system, Scripps Leginon automatic data acquisition system |
| Titan S/TEM (FEI), Room B122 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The FEI Titan family currently offers the Titan 80-300 kV S/TEM, the world’s most powerful, commercially-available scanning transmission electron microscope. Titan is the next generation of a unique 80-300 kV range microscope with near-angstrom resolution (sub-angstrom with Cs corrector). The Titan system is poised to bring electron microscopy into a new era by expanding boundaries and assisting scientists and researchers to achieve ground-breaking results in nanoresearch. Key features: 80 to 300 kV, Field Emission Gun (FEG), Parallel Beam, Computer-controlled compustage, +/- 40o single tilt analytical holder, +/- 40/20o dual tilt analytical holder, +/- 70o single tilt tomography holder, Scanning TEM mode (STEM), High Resolution STEM (HRSTEM), Cs=1.2 mm, Energy Disperse X-ray (EDX) analysis, Ultrascan, 2x2K digital camera (Gatan) with Digital Micrograph acquisition software, S/TEM tomography package, TIA, image analysis software (FEI), Cs corrector compatible (not present yet) |
| TF20 High-Resolution EM, CryoEM and CryoET (FEI), Room B146C [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The TF20 TEM is from the FEI Tecnai G2 Family, and is suitable for broad variety of EM techniques including cryoelectron microscopy, cryoelectron tomography, tomography etc. Key features: 200 kV, Field emission gun (FEG), Computer-controlled compustage, +/- 80o tilt, Cs=2.0 mm, Gatan 626 cryo specimen holder, TIETZ F415MP 16 megapixel CCD camera (4K x 4K, pixel size – 15 um), EMMENU4 and the EMTOOL Tomography Package |
| T12 Quick CryoEM and CryoET (FEI), Room B122 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The T12 cryo-electron microscope is from the FEI Tecnai Family, and is suitable for broad variety of EM techniques including conventional transmission electron microscopy, cryoelectron microscopy, cryoelectron tomography, conical tomography etc. The T12 instrument is a perfect entry-level instrument to get quick results at a minimal cost. Key features: 20 to 120 kV, LaB6 gun, Computer-controlled compustage, +/- 80o tilt single tilt, Gatan 626 cryo specimen holder, Gatan tilt-rotate holder for conical tomography, Gatan 2kX2k CCD, Point-point resolution: 0.34 nm; Line resolution: 0.2 nm |
| T20 iCorr (FEI) High-Res CryoEM and CryoET, Correlative Microscopy, Room B200 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The T20 iCorr cryo TEM is from the FEI Tecnai G2 Family, a high-resolution cryo TEM attached with the iCorr fluorescence light module affords users a streamlined approach to correlative microscopy to perform both fluorescent light and electron microscopy together in one single instrument, without ever moving the sample. Key features: 200kV max HT (40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 160 kV available), LaB6 filament, TWIN PP Objective Lens, Cs = 2mm, Computer-controlled compustage, Eagle 2K HS CCD Camera, AMT XR41 CCD Camera, Single Tilt Holder, Tomography Holder, Gatan 626 Cryo Holder |
| ZEISS Supra 40VP SEM, Room B146B [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
SUPRAU 40VP Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope is a high performance Variable Pressure FE-SEM with the GEMINI column technology equipped with Thermo Noran System SIX EDS system. Key features: Superb resolution and image quality at low operating voltages, Wide operating voltage range with minimal adjustments required, Short working distance of 8.5 mm for simultaneous high resolution imaging and X-ray analysis, High probe current (up to 20 nA) and high stability better than 0.2 %/h for analytical applications, High efficiency In-lens detector for clear topographic imaging in high vacuum mode, Enhanced VPSE detector in VP mode, Easy operation through Windows based SmartSEMTM control software, Dry Noran System Six EDS for elemental analysis |
| JEM1200-EX (JEOL), Room B146D [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The JEM 1200-EX is a transmission electron microscope ideal for basic biological sample analysis. Key features: 40-120 kV, W-filament, +/- 25o tilt, non-computerized, 2-grid holder, Cs=1.9, Wide angle (top mount) BioScan 600W 1x1K digital camera (Gatan), Digital Micrograph acquisition software (Gatan) |
| BTT-IV Evaporator (Denton Vacuum), Room B146 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The Denton Bench Top Turbo-IV is a table-top high vacuum thin film deposition system. Key features: Ultimate vacuum: 5*10-6 torr, Vacuum System: 70 l/sec turbomolecular pump, oil mechanical pump, High Vacuum carbon coating for TEM and x-ray analysis, Gold sputtering for SEM analysis, Carbon support films, Carbon platinum replicas, Rotary shadowing, Aperture cleaning, Sputtering for fine grain films |
| Vitrobot Mark IV cryo-sample plunger, Room B146 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The next-generation Vitrobot Mark IV, a fully automated vitrification device for plunge-freezing of aqueous (colloidal) suspensions, meets the demands of modern science. Its newly designed touch-screen user interface is robust and easy to use and its robotics guarantee high-quality, reproducible sample freezing and a high sample throughput. Key features: Fully automated, reproducible vitrification of suspensions, High vitrification quality through controlled environment, Enclosed process chamber, High sample throughput, Easy and flexible instrument control, Semi-automated grid transfer |
| UCT Ultramicrotome (Leica), Room B146E [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
Ultracut-T (UCT) takes into account the needs and demands of today’s ultramicrotome user and makes use of the latest innovations and technological advances in engineering and electronics. It is suitable for cutting a wide range of materials at the room temperature. Key features: Automatic feed in 1nm increments from 1 to 1OO nm, Variable cutting speed can be finitely controlled from 0.05 to 100 mm per second, Knife holder: glass or diamond knives; rotation +/-30o; tilt 1-15o, Sample: 360o rotation, +/-25o tilt, Illumination: Bright/dark field, sample backlight |
| UC6 cryo-Ultramicrotome (Leica), Room B146E [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
UC6 Ultramicrotome offers a range of outstanding features and benefits of use from the absolute beginner to the skilled ultramicrotomist. It is suitable for cutting a wide range of materials at the temperature range from -15 to -185oC. Key features: Touch Screen with displayed hints for quick familiar operation, Brightness controlled LED illumination, Ergonomic design for left- and right-handed users provides fatigue-free operation, Eucentric movement of the stereomicroscope offers optimized positioning for approach with glass and diamond knives, Eucentric movement of the stereomicroscope for section observation at low water levels and cryosectioning, Fully motorized knife stage – the prerequisite for the E-W Measuring-System and Autotrim Function, -15 to -185oC cryo operation, Frost-free design, Incredible thermal stability – continuous sectioning in all temperature ranges |
| LKB 7800 KnifeMaker, Room B146E [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
LKB 7800 glass knifemaker produces 45º glass knives from 6.4, 8 and 10 mm thick glass utilizing the balanced-break method. This method begins with a standard 400 mm long glass strip in any of the three thicknesses and continuously breaks the strip into equal halves. You then have a number of flat-sided squares perfect for making 45º knives suitable for light and electron microscopy applications. |
| EM PACT2-RTS High Pressure Freezer (Leica), Room B146E [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The Leica EM PACT2 High Pressure Freezer is the first step in the preparation of samples for many subsequent techniques, allowing high quality freezing up to 200 um into the specimen. The Rapid Transfer System EM RTS allows an ease of sample preparation. Place your sample in the flat carrier held in the fork and simply push it into the instrument. The EM RTS does the rest. It takes the sample, locks it into the pod and shoots it into the Leica EM PACT2 where it is frozen – all in less than 5 seconds! |
| EM AFS2 Automatic freeze substitution (Leica), Room B146 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The Leica EM AFS2 is capable of freeze substitution and progressive lowering of temperature ( PLT ) techniques as well as allowing low temperature embedding and polymerization of resins. LED illumination from within the chamber makes work easy. |
| South Bay Technology Ion Beam Sputtering / Etching System, Room B146 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The Model IBS/e is a high vacuum thin film deposition system designed to precisely deposit subnanometer grain, conductive coatings onto specimens prior to examination in the electron microscope. Thin, conductive films are deposited onto specimens to prevent charging effects and to enhance contrast. Films are deposited using two ion beam sources directed at a target material, eliminating radiation or heating effects common with other coating techniques. Extremely thin, continuous metal or carbon films are deposited without risking damage to delicate features present on the specimen. Virtually any target material can be used for ion beam deposition with precise control over the deposition thickness. An optional third ion source allows specialized ion beam etching techniques to be employed. The ability to deposit amorphous, continuous films makes the IBS/e system ideal for high resolution electron microscopy techniques. |
| Tousimis Autosamdri-810 Critical Point Dryer, Room B200 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
The Tousimis Autosamdry-810 is a critical Point Drying apparatus mainly used for dehydration of biological samples in Electron Microscopy.It could either be operated manually or in automatic mode. |
| Tomography Holder model 2020 (Fischione), Room B140 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
Advanced Tomography Holder for Titan S/TEM features high tilt and extended field of view. The Model 2020 is for life sciences and physical sciences as well as any other applications requiring high specimen tilt and simultaneous large field of view. |
| Gatan Plasma System SOLARUS, Room B122 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |
SOLARUS – A totally NEW advanced plasma cleaning system for removal of hydrocarbon contamination on TEM and SEM samples. Solarus is a new generation plasma system engineered on new concepts and the latest technology resulting in better performance, simplified use and consistent cleaning results. |
| Manual Plunger, Room B146 [More information] |
Electron Imaging Center for NanoMachines California NanoSystems Institute 570 Westwood Plaza Bldg 114 | Ivo Atanasov ivo@ucla.edu 310-983-1068 |