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The Laboratory for Electron Spectroscopy and Surface Analysis offers a unique multi-technique surface analysis
spectrometer for the study of solid surfaces using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy and
ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy, all under ultra-high vacuum conditions.
Recent funding has resulted in the acquisition of a state-of-the-art instrument for this facility. The Kratos Axis Ultra has a 1000x sensitivity enhancement over current technology and allows for surface imaging of new materials down to dimensional scales of tens of microns, or smaller.
The spectrometer is coupled with several different custom-designed vacuum systems used for the study of catalytical, electrochemical systems and materials fabrication. The facility is open to all students for the study of thin films in such applications as solar energy, conversion chemical sensors, optical logic, and chemical reactions inducing corrosion and catalysis. Also staffed by a Research Specialist in Surface Science, this is a facility unique to most chemistry departments in the country.
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