Facilities
Chemical and Biological Sample Preparation Area
Wet Lab
A laboratory space specifically designed for handling chemicals, and biological samples used in experiments.
Biosafety Cabinets
A ventilated laboratory workspace designed to provide a sterile and safe environment for handling biological materials.
Pippetes
Laboratory tools used to accurately measure and transfer small liquid volumes.
Microscope
Scientific instrument used to magnify and observe objects that cannot be observed by the naked eye.
Petri dish
A Petri dish is a shallow, round, lidded dish made of glass or plastic, used in laboratories for growing and studying microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.
Experimental Setup
The Experimental setup is the the specific arrangement and conditions under which an experiment is conducted to investigate a research question or hypothesis.
Metal coated glass slides/cover slips
Metal-coated glass slides or cover slips have a thin layer of metal deposited onto the glass to enhance optical properties and achieve accurate images and high-quality imaging results.
Image acquisition system
Image acquisition system is the process of procuring an image from the real world and converting it into a digital image.
Coating and Fabrication Area
Fabrication Area
The fabrication area is a space where materials are created, assembled, and tested for their properties. It is equipped with tools and equipment for processes like cutting, shaping, assembling, and welding .
Resin-based 3D printer
A type of additive manufacturing machine that uses liquid photopolymer resin and light-based curing technology to create highly detailed 3D objects
Filament-based 3D printer
A type of additive manufacturing machine that uses thermoplastic filament to build objects layer by layer through a heated nozzle.
Electronics/Electrical Tools
Electronics/Electrical tools are devices powered by electronic circuits, primarily used for processing or transmitting information. They are crucial for diagnosing, repairing, and testing electronic devices and circuits.
Laser cutter
A laser cutter is a machine that uses a high-energy, focused laser beam to cut into various plate or sheet materials, creating 2-dimensional parts. Typical materials include wood, leather, metals, paper, cardboard, acyllic, glass and certain plastics.
Vacuum depositor
A device used in scientific applications to deposit thin layers of material onto the surface under vacuum conditions.
Drill Press
A stationary or benchtop machine used for drilling precise holes into various materials such as metal, wood, and plastic
Granular Matter Experiment Set-up
Function Generator
A function generator is a test and measuring device which generates electronic signals in many different waveforms. The generator's main purpose, when connected to a circuit, is to produce controllable waveforms with adjustable frequencies, amplitude outputs, or DC offsets.
Electrodynamic shaker
The electrodynamic shaker is used to simulate the vibrations that a product might encounter during its lifecycle. This shaker capable of producing a wide range of vibrational frequencies and amplitudes, making them versatile tools in the testing process.
Optical Facility for HOTs, Double Optical Tweezers, etc.
Optical Setup
Optical setups consist of various optical components, such as lenses, mirrors, and light sources, arranged to manipulate and analyze light in different ways. They play a key role in experiments that involve interference and coherence, as these factors influence how light waves interact and merge, resulting in observable phenomena like patterns and fringe formations.
Optical laser
Laser optics are the optical elements and systems which are used with lasers. The components are designed to control laser light, which is usually coherent, monochromatic, often polarized, and sometimes of high intensity .
Piezoelectric actuator with strain gauge reader
Piezoelectric actuator is a transducer that convert electrical energy into a mechanical displacement or stress based on a piezoelectric effect, or vice versa. These are used in many applications like handling and generation of high pressures or forces within dynamic and static situations and ultra-precise positioning, in other applications requiring movement or force.
1064 IR Laser
1064 Infrared Laser (IR) is used in a wide variety of applications most specifically in in the field of engraving which is a process that uses high-power infrared laser to etch or mark materials with extremely high precision. By focusing a concentrated beam of infrared light onto the material, the laser can vaporize or ablate the surface, creating precise markings or designs.
Mirror Mount Adjusters
Mirror Mounts Adjustments are device used in optics research that securely holds a mirror in place whilr allowing for precision tip and tilt adjustment. In other words, these devices allow the adjustment and alignment of various component.
IR Detector Card
An IR (Infrared) Detector Card is a device designed to detect infrared radiation. . This is widely used to visualize, verify the correct alignment, and measure infrared light.
Optical tables
An optical table is a specialized and stiff platform used in optics laboratories for mounting and aligning optical components. The table provide a stable and vibration-resistant surface that minimizes external disturbances, ensuring precise alignment and measurement of optical elements. It is made of a rigid material such as steel or aluminum, with a honeycomb or ribbed internal structure to reduce weight while maintaining stiffness. The top surface of an optical table usually features a grid of regularly spaced mounting holes or threaded inserts, allowing optical components such as lenses, mirrors, lasers, and detectors to be securely attached and precisely positioned.
Nikon Inverted Microscope with CCD Camera
The macospice 7 Artisan is used to capture photos full of vitality and give more details what happened on the on-going experiment.
Camera Prosilica
The Prosilica camera is a high performance industrial tool, delivering high-resolution imaging for ultra-precise data capture. Built tough to endure vibrations, extreme temperatures, and dust, it thrives in the harshest environments, making it the perfect choice for demanding applications.
Green SLM Laser
A green SLM laser emits light at a wavelength of 532 nanometers (nm) within the visible green spectrum, which is easily seen by the human eye. This makes it highly effective for use in laser pointers and alignment tools, where clear visibility over long distances is essential.
Arduino Microcontroller
The Arduino microcontroller is an open-source device that can be easily programmed and updated at any time. It is the brain of the development board, capable of receiving and sending information or commands to peripheral devices connected to it. It can also be used to develop devices that interact with the environment using sensors.
Precision Constant Current Laser
A precision current laser is a laser driver which designed to deliver a very stable and precisely controlled current to a laser diode which ensures consistent laser output power with minimal fluctuations.
Red Low Noise Laser
A red noise laser refers to a laser that emits light in the red spectrum. It is used in experimental setups focused on noise-driven phenomena, such as fluctuations in optical systems or laser instability caused by external random forces.
Numerical processing set-up
A numerical processing set- up involves the organization of tools, equipment, and systems created to manage and process numerical data. This setup usually consists of software, hardware, and algorithms to carry out calculations, analyze data, and produce outcomes.