Distinction Between Contracted Experiments and Collaborative Research

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Original post date (Japanese version): July 10, 2020

Our division accepts “Contracted Experiments” only for simple experimental tasks. Requests requiring academic judgment will be handled as collaborative research. Please consult us directly for details.

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Examples of Contracted Experiments

  • Sample preparation
  • Observation proxy
    • Bright-field image observation (no sample tilting, no specified orientation)
    • Electron diffraction pattern acquisition (no sample tilting)
    • High-resolution observation of coarse grains (incidence at the nearest zone axis upon sample insertion, simple structure, simple microstructure)
    • EDS/EDS mapping
    • Medium to low magnification STEM observation

Examples of Collaborative Research

  • Sample preparation
    • Sample preparation requiring optimization of preparation conditions.
  • Electron microscope observation
    • Observation requiring optimization of observation conditions.
    • Observation requiring sample tilting to a specific orientation
    • Dark-field image observation
    • High-resolution observation (specifying arbitrary crystal grains/incident orientation)
    • High-resolution STEM
    • In-situ observation
  • Data analysis
  • Image simulation

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