Imaging and Characterization Core
Actively pursuing Louisville Research Core designation
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About Us
The Imaging and Characterization Core provides advanced imaging and characterization capabilities including SEM, AFM, and infrared thermal microscopy supporting research in engineering, materials science, biology, and more.
The Imaging and Characterization Core is a core component of the Micro/Nano Technology Center (MNTC).
Services
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging
- Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) imaging and characterization
- Infrared thermal imaging
- Nanoscale metrology services
- Sample preparation for electron microscopy
Equipment & Instruments
- Thermo Fisher Apreo C LoVac Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with high and low voltage ultra-high-resolution capabilities, variable pressure
- Back-scattered detector (BSD),
- Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) Detector
- Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) Detector.
Types of Users
- UofL Researchers
- External-Academic
- External-Industry
Serving
- UofL Researchers
- External-Academic
- External-Industry
Core Acknowledgement
Researchers are strongly encouraged to acknowledge the use of this core facility in publications and presentations. Doing so documents the role of shared infrastructure in advancing UofL research and supports the core’s continued operation and growth.
Consider using the suggested language below when making acknowledgements in your work:
This [publication, project, or research] was made possible, in part, by the Micro/Nano Technology Imaging and Characterization Core at the University of Louisville.
Core Personnel
Sung Jin Kim
Director, MNTC