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N e w Micromass and Sensorlab brochure from VG Quadrupoles A new, 16-page, full-colour brochure from VG Quadrupoles describes the high performance Micromass PC and Sensorlab residual gas analysers (RGAs). The brochure includes full details on the wide range of potential applications, the technical quadrupole construction and software capability. Also described is 'Quasar'--a new VG software package which offers a number of unique features for the RGA user and is the most comprehensive software package available. Amongst the 'Quasar' features listed in the brochure are: simultaneous data storage/data review, histogram comparison mode, unique log library with auto-identification and userprogrammable defaults. Both RGAs operate using the same high quality analyser, and h~ive the same options and electronics. However, the Micromass PC is operated through a dedicated control unit, whilst the Sensorlab uses a separate IBM PC or compatible computer. With computing power that can be specially configured to the application, Sensorlab is particularly successful in research applications and for analytical work where large data storage capability and post-data analysis are important. Further information from : Adrian Hulley VG Quadrupoles Aston Way Middlewich Cheshire C~/10 0HS Tel 0606 844777 Fax 0606 842399
N e w publication f r o m I . e y b O I d Leybold have recently produced a new 6-page publication, number 17-100-02, entitled 'High purity materials for thin film
technology'. This includes for use in sputtering and evaporating processes for deposition of thin films, including metals, alloys and semiconducting and non-metallic materials, in various forms and dimensions with purities ranging from 99.5 to 99.999%. Further information from : Leybold-Heraeus GMBH Wilhelm-Rohn-Str. 25 PO Box 1 555 D-6450 Hanan 1 FRG Tel 061 81 341690 Fax 061 81 344330
N e w journal f r o m the Institute of Physics The Institute of Physics are publishing a new quarterly journal covering the emerging fields of microelectromechanics, micromechanics and vacuum microelectronics. The Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering will focus on fundamental work at the structural, device and system levels. As the field of micromechanics and microengineering matures, the journal will expand its coverage to include research in practical application--for example, accelerometers with interface and controls, micro displays with higher resolution for avionics and television, and microrobots. The first publication is in January 1 991. Further information from : lOP Publishing Ltd Techno House Redcliffe Way Bristol BS1 6NX Tel 0272 297481 Fax 0272 29431 8
Conferences and group activities The Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis at UMIST are holding two courses in 1 991. The first is on Wednesday 20 February and is an 'Introduction to Surface Analysis' and will include SIMS, ESCA, Auger and FT-IR/Raman spectroscopy. The second course on 'General Surface and Materials Analysis' is over three days from 1 5 17 April, and will include ESCA, Auger, SIMS, FT-IR/Raman, SEM, (S)TEM, EDAX and EPMA. Further information from : Dr Lis Smith Chemserve UMIST PO Box 88 Manchester M60 1QD Tel 061-200 4488 Fax 061-200 4484
N e w Applied Surface Science Laboratories at the University of Aston The official opening of the new "Applied Surface Science Laboratories' in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics at the University of Aston took place on 16 October 1 990. Nearly a 100 invited participants from university, industrial and research establishments were present and after the excellent reception and
buffet lunch, Professor Sir F Crawford welcomed the visitors before officially opening the n e w laborator es The Head of the Department, Professor R V Latham, then described the main areas of activity of the "Applied Surface Science Group" in which he is the project leader in 'Electron Emission" and Dr J L Sullivan, Senior Lecturer in the department, is the project leader in 'Surface Analysis'. The electron emission studies are mainly concerned with a new-generation of low power, fast switch-on cold cathode electron sources and the development of improved procedures for the insulation of high voltages by vacuum. The main funding in this area is through a three year contract of £180K sponsored by the Space Power Consortium at Auburn University, Alabama, USA. The surface analysis studies currently involve two major project areas, namely Auger electron and X-ray photoelectron studies of surfaces which have been modified by energetic rare gas ions and atoms, liquid metal ions and photons, and studies of atom and ion beam surfaces. This work has led to the development of a time-offlight fast atom and ion scattering spectrometer which will be produced commercially in the near future. There can be no doubt that this group will benefit enormously from the acquisition of a VG ESCALAB 200-D Auger electron and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer which was delivered in June 1990. After lunch the visitors were given a guided tour of the laboratories and they were able to see a number of the projects in operation. The final part of the visit was the presentation of the "Inaugural 707
N e w Micromass and Sensorlab brochure from VG Quadrupoles A new, 16-page, full-colour brochure from VG Quadrupoles describes the high performance Micromass PC and Sensorlab residual gas analysers (RGAs). The brochure includes full details on the wide range of potential applications, the technical quadrupole construction and software capability. Also described is 'Quasar'--a new VG software package which offers a number of unique features for the RGA user and is the most comprehensive software package available. Amongst the 'Quasar' features listed in the brochure are: simultaneous data storage/data review, histogram comparison mode, unique log library with auto-identification and userprogrammable defaults. Both RGAs operate using the same high quality analyser, and h~ive the same options and electronics. However, the Micromass PC is operated through a dedicated control unit, whilst the Sensorlab uses a separate IBM PC or compatible computer. With computing power that can be specially configured to the application, Sensorlab is particularly successful in research applications and for analytical work where large data storage capability and post-data analysis are important. Further information from : Adrian Hulley VG Quadrupoles Aston Way Middlewich Cheshire C~/10 0HS Tel 0606 844777 Fax 0606 842399
N e w publication f r o m I . e y b O I d Leybold have recently produced a new 6-page publication, number 17-100-02, entitled 'High purity materials for thin film
technology'. This includes for use in sputtering and evaporating processes for deposition of thin films, including metals, alloys and semiconducting and non-metallic materials, in various forms and dimensions with purities ranging from 99.5 to 99.999%. Further information from : Leybold-Heraeus GMBH Wilhelm-Rohn-Str. 25 PO Box 1 555 D-6450 Hanan 1 FRG Tel 061 81 341690 Fax 061 81 344330
N e w journal f r o m the Institute of Physics The Institute of Physics are publishing a new quarterly journal covering the emerging fields of microelectromechanics, micromechanics and vacuum microelectronics. The Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering will focus on fundamental work at the structural, device and system levels. As the field of micromechanics and microengineering matures, the journal will expand its coverage to include research in practical application--for example, accelerometers with interface and controls, micro displays with higher resolution for avionics and television, and microrobots. The first publication is in January 1 991. Further information from : lOP Publishing Ltd Techno House Redcliffe Way Bristol BS1 6NX Tel 0272 297481 Fax 0272 29431 8
Conferences and group activities The Centre for Surface and Materials Analysis at UMIST are holding two courses in 1 991. The first is on Wednesday 20 February and is an 'Introduction to Surface Analysis' and will include SIMS, ESCA, Auger and FT-IR/Raman spectroscopy. The second course on 'General Surface and Materials Analysis' is over three days from 1 5 17 April, and will include ESCA, Auger, SIMS, FT-IR/Raman, SEM, (S)TEM, EDAX and EPMA. Further information from : Dr Lis Smith Chemserve UMIST PO Box 88 Manchester M60 1QD Tel 061-200 4488 Fax 061-200 4484
N e w Applied Surface Science Laboratories at the University of Aston The official opening of the new "Applied Surface Science Laboratories' in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics at the University of Aston took place on 16 October 1 990. Nearly a 100 invited participants from university, industrial and research establishments were present and after the excellent reception and
buffet lunch, Professor Sir F Crawford welcomed the visitors before officially opening the n e w laborator es The Head of the Department, Professor R V Latham, then described the main areas of activity of the "Applied Surface Science Group" in which he is the project leader in 'Electron Emission" and Dr J L Sullivan, Senior Lecturer in the department, is the project leader in 'Surface Analysis'. The electron emission studies are mainly concerned with a new-generation of low power, fast switch-on cold cathode electron sources and the development of improved procedures for the insulation of high voltages by vacuum. The main funding in this area is through a three year contract of £180K sponsored by the Space Power Consortium at Auburn University, Alabama, USA. The surface analysis studies currently involve two major project areas, namely Auger electron and X-ray photoelectron studies of surfaces which have been modified by energetic rare gas ions and atoms, liquid metal ions and photons, and studies of atom and ion beam surfaces. This work has led to the development of a time-offlight fast atom and ion scattering spectrometer which will be produced commercially in the near future. There can be no doubt that this group will benefit enormously from the acquisition of a VG ESCALAB 200-D Auger electron and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer which was delivered in June 1990. After lunch the visitors were given a guided tour of the laboratories and they were able to see a number of the projects in operation. The final part of the visit was the presentation of the "Inaugural 707