Research facilities

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We always try to design and fabricate a novel device by ourselves.
The following are some instruments which are available at our group, Department or University (of course, including some shared devices)

Tools for measuring Aerosols (particles suspended in the gas phase)

Aerosol particle generators: from Nanometer to Micrometer
Particle Counter: From nanometer to micrometer
Differential Mobility Analyzer system. For measuring size distribution of few nano- to submicro-meter particles in the gas phase.

For high-precision trace-element analysis

Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy ICP-AES
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer ICP-MS
Micro CHN (Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen) elemental analyzer
Gas Chromatography (may be need revision)
From Sept. 2011: X-ray fluorescence (XRF): Emission of characteristic “secondary” (or fluorescent) X-rays from a material that has been excited by bombarding with high-energy X-rays or gamma rays. From Na to U.

Simulation software:

- FEM based multi-physics COMSOL From fluid flow/heat transfer to structural mechanics and electromagnetic analyses @youtube.

Tools for sample preparation (before SEM, etc.)

Cross section polisher: For samples too sensitive for mechanical polishing. For soft, hard, and composite samples

Tools for plant growth

Phytotron (2 x 2 x 2 m) (a completely closed greenhouse that can be used for study of environmental conditions on plant growth) in Fuchu campus. 6 units. Admin: Izuta Lab.

Others

Commercial- and lab-made heating system (microwave, electric furnaces, etc)
Non-contacting type Electrostatic voltmeters: measure surface potential (voltage) on materials.
Micro-Raman spectrometer
X-ray diffractometer (XRD)
Thermo Gravimetry/Differential Thermal Analyzer
Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope