TERMS OF USE:

In the context of the Vienna Life Science Instruments (VLSI) initiative the Faculty Center for Nano Structure Research offers services to external candidates.

Usage by VLSI members is generally available, but may be limited by the available training and instrument capacity. Access to certain instruments will only be possible via a scientific cooperation agreement because of the large amount of assistance necessary. Device specific details can be found on the respective webpage of the device. A complete list of the terms of use can be found on the homepage of the Faculty Center for Nano Structure Research.

SERVICES:

• Discussion and advice on sample preparation
• Instrument training sessions, which are mandatory for the independent use of the respective instrument
• Discussion and advice on the data evaluation

Disclaimer: We generally do not offer any “hand in the sample, have it measured and the data evaluated”-service.

INSTRUMENTATION/MICROSCOPE TECHNIQUES AVAILABLE:

• Scanning electron microscope (SEM): 1
• Atomic force microscope (AFM) conbined with Raman microscope: 1
• Small-angle X-ray scattering system (SAXS): 1
• Materials analysis microscope: 1
• Micro indentation tester: 1
• Depolarised Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS): 1

Please see our detailed description here.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Whenever you use services of the Faculty Center for Nano Structure Research you are obliged to acknowledge these services in your publication: “We acknowledge support by X. Y and the Faculty Center for Nano Structure Research at the University of Vienna as contributor of the VLSI-Initiative, for … [describe service]“.

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