The PicoFIB Network brings together international researchers with an interest in material manipulation and characterisation using novel gas-ion patterning and microscopy.
It provides a foundation for knowledge exchange, technical training and research development.
Outputs find application across the fields of nano-devices, energy technology and bio-materials.
The Programme runs from 2017 to 2020, comprising a series of exchange visits, training events and international workshops.
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Helium, Neon, Xenon Gas-Ion Microscopy
Books, Papers, Bids, Awards
Our annual, international workshop took place at the University of Sheffield in January. It was a busy day of networking, exchanging ideas, and furthering research possibilities. See the Book of Abstracts, the programme and some photos from the event!
Eduardo Serralta, one of our talented PhD students from HZDR, visited Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology to use their new npSCOPE prototype instrument. It's a modified helium ion microscope that combines secondary ion mass spectrometry, scanning transmission helium ion microscopy, and cryomicroscopy. Read more
PicoFIB enables research collaboration by supporting a series of exchange visits between project partners. PhD student Tudor Scheul from the University of Southampton has benefited from the facilities of UCL/London Centre for Nanotechnology. Read more
HIM enabled memtransistors! Read more on Just Accepted Manucrips, ASC Nano (Dec 2, 2019).
At the London meeting in February 2019, several talented PhD students presented their work.