Extreme Laser Facility
This facility helps to conduct research on the laser machining of small parts for microfluidic applications.
It houses a combined 157nm excimer + 795nm femtosecond laser.
Equipment
| Name | Make/Model | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 157nm excimer laser / 795nm femtosecond laser | Exitech M2000EF | Femtosecond laser can machine anything less than 300um thick - but extremely slowly. 157 nm laser is expensive to operate but is the only way to machine fluoropolymers. |
| Interferometer | VEECO NT3300 Interferometer | Has stitching capability; samples must be highly reflective; 1nm resolution in Z; approx. 1um in x, y |
| Optical Measurement Microscope Suite | Nikon Optical Measurement Microscope Suite | Can measure down to 1micron in xyz from low power to x100 objectives, darkfield, brightfield, differential interference |
| Thermofisher Surveyor | Thermofisher Surveyor HPLC-MS | Used for chemical analysis of liquid borne agents. |
Get in touch
Professor David Barrow
- barrow@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2087 5921
Location
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Queen's Buildings
5 The Parade
Newport Road
CF24 3AA