Recent #Microscopy news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ Delmic and Digital Surf have launched a new software package called 'CL Workspace' for advanced cathodoluminescence (CL) data analysis.

➁ The software is designed to work with Delmic's advanced CL imaging systems and provides an intuitive interface for users.

➂ CL Workspace offers tools for image optimization, particle analysis, and false-color merging, as well as 3D visualization and data fitting for spectroscopic and time-resolved CL data.

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3 months ago

➀ The Empa opens a new lab focused on harnessing quantum effects in carbon, aiming to pave the way for sustainable quantum technologies including quantum computers.

➁ The project is supported by the Werner Siemens Foundation and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF), with research on carbon nanostructures and quantum effects.

➂ The lab features advanced Raster Tunnel Microscopes, allowing precise manipulation and observation of quantum states in carbon nanomolecules, crucial for quantum computing and other technologies.

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3 months ago

➀ EUV Tech, Inc. has introduced the next generation of EUV zoneplate microscopy, the AIRES microscope, which captures and characterizes photomask defects.

➁ The AIRES microscope has a patented low-aberration zoneplate imaging system and supports a variety of enhanced imaging modes for defect classification.

➂ The technology enables photomask manufacturers to make targeted repairs without expensive print checks and is designed for lower cost of ownership.

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4 months ago

➀ PI (Physik Instrumente) showcases their latest advancements in high-precision positioning and automation technologies at Photonics West in San Francisco.

➁ The company provides solutions for scaling the manufacturing, testing, and deployment of photonic devices, including LIDAR, quantum and optical computing, photonic interconnects, and wearable sensors.

➂ They will be present at booths 8517 (BIOS) / 3517 (PW) South Lobby, or visitors can visit their Tech Center in Fremont, CA.

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6 months ago
➀ Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a new microscopy technique using ultra-thin optical fibres, promising advancements in medical imaging by accessing previously unreachable areas of the human body. ➁ The breakthrough could revolutionise medical diagnostics, studying biological processes, and exploring nanoscale materials. ➂ The technique, which projects intricate patterns through a 50µm core, holds particular promise for medical professionals, nanotechnology researchers, and biomedical engineers.
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7 months ago
➀ The article discusses the characterization of disordered structures in graphene and monolayer hBN induced by low-energy argon ion irradiation; ➁ It employs automated scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and convolutional neural network analysis; ➂ The study reveals notable differences in the structures of graphene and hBN, with graphene showing amorphization at high defect densities while hBN retains its crystal structure.
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9 months ago
➀ Researchers at the University of Osnabrück have developed a microscopy method that allows simultaneous imaging and analysis of molecular interactions and their immediate nanoenvironment in living cells with high temporal and spatial resolution. ➁ The new fluorescence microscope opens up new possibilities for tracking molecular processes in real-time and correlating them with the overarching dynamics of cellular structures. ➂ The unique new system combines two high-resolution microscopy techniques, enabling direct visualization of individual protein complex formations in the cell membrane and deeper insights into the signal activation of immune receptors.
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