There are two UHV preparation chambers available on the A-branch endstation, named “PrepMain” and “PrepSec”.
The B-branch endstation has a clone of the “PrepSec” preparation chamber, as well as a small chamber atop the main measurement chamber. As the B-endstation is still being set up, we advise you to contact the beamline if you need some specific function for a proposal.
PrepMain
| Base pressure | 8⋅10-11mbar |
| Sample manipulation | 4-axis Prevac LHe open cycle manipulator |
| Sputter gun | Yes |
| Heating | Electron beam Resistive Direct current |
| Cooling | LN2: 80K LHe: 40-50K (*Requires advanced planning, contact beamline staff if interested) |
| Characterization | ScientaOmicron 3-grid SPECTRALEED Thickness monitor RGA Wobble stick for cleaving |
| Deposition | 2 quick install deposition source ports CF 40 Additional CF40 ports |
| Dosing | Leak valve |
| Other | Possibility to attach vacuum suitcase |
PrepSec
| Base pressure | 8⋅10-11mbar |
| Sample manipulation | 4-axis Prevac LN2 manipulator |
| Sputter gun | Yes |
| Heating | Electron beam Resistive |
| Cooling | LN2: 80K |
| Characterization | ScientaOmicron 3-grid SPECTRALEED Thickness monitor RGA Wobble stick for cleaving |
| Deposition | 3 quick install deposition source ports CF 40 Additional CF40 ports for user supplied evaporation sources |
| Dosing | Leak valve |
| Other | Possibility to attach vacuum suitcase Inner liner for heavy evaporations (remove and replace) |