Samples and System Capabilities

The EPSILON@UA facility provides users with a unique approach to each experiment, whether it be types of samples or sample preparation capabilities.

Thin films and bulk crystals are mounted to molybdenum flag-style sample holders or PEEM sample holders.

The analysis stage is equipped with liquid Helium cooling capabilities (30 K) and samples can be probed using one of three sources: 1) Hg lamp (5.1 eV), 2) Helium lamp (21.2 eV and 40.8 eV), or 3) monochromatized Al K-α X-ray source (1486.4 eV).

Additionally, we also offer a sample preparation chamber where more general protocols are available to users. Our sample preparation provides users with Argon ion sputtering, sample annealing via resistive heating, liquid nitrogen cooling, and physical vapor deposition.