VISIBLE LIGHT & LASER MICROSCOPY

The Nanoimaging and Surface Analysis Lab houses two optical microscopes and one laser profilometer that can give quick low magnification images for preliminary device inspections at a high resolution, large depth of field images for publications.

KEYENCE VHX-5000

  • Three dimensional measurement/profilometry and imaging down into deep DRIE etched structures
  • Large depth of field and instant full-focus depth-composition give SEM-like color images
  • Automated XY & Z stage, focus and image capture
  • Tilted views with 3D model extraction, XYZ measurements and rotating viewing
  • 54 megapixel CMOS camera with real-time, live imaging
  • Video recording and timer interval image capture function
  • 16 bit color with High-resolution HDR mode
  • Large capture area and image stitching at high resolution
  • Particle counting and analysis
  • One click snap-to-image template measurement tools (length, area, radius, angle, etc)
  • Template output and easy report generation of measurements and images
  • External monitor driver for display on large classroom screens

REICHART POLYVAR MET

  • Bright-field, Dark-field and Differential Interference Contrast
  • Objective lenses: 2.5X, 10X, 20X, 50X, 100X and 150X
  • Multiplier wheel lenses: 0.8X, 1.0X, 1.25X, and 2.5X
  • 5 megapixel digital camera for saving images

OLYMPUS LEXT OLS5000

  • Non-contact, 3D, surface metrology at~10 nm resolution (z)
  • Wide range of objectives: 5x, 10x, 20x (SLWD),50x (LWD), 100x
  • Surface roughness, surface area, line profile,film thickness, step height measurements
  • Automated report generation feature
  • True, quantitative 3D imaging
  • High aspect ratio structure measurements:measure surface features at up to 87° with respect to the light source
  • Two imaging modes: 3D image + true color optical microscope image