The Center for Advanced Materials Research is an independent academic unit at Brown University

Shared Facilities

Mechanical Testing Facility	Computational Mechanics Research Facility	Metallic Materials Research Group	Nano & Micro Mechanics Lab	X-Ray Diffraction Facility	Molecular Beam Epitaxy Facility	Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility
MTF	CMRF	MM	NML	X-Ray	MBE	NMR

X-Ray Diffraction Facility

The X-ray Diffraction Facility currently consists of a Laue camera, a theta-two theta diffractometer, a state-of-the-art Siemens four circle high resolution x-ray diffraction system with 1 part in 10,000 resolution with computer control and peak analysis/simulation software, and a powder diffractometer (Siemens D5000) with a thin film attachment and a high temperature stage (2700°C in vacuum) and a machine broadening of less than 0.03° During 1999 with the aid of MRSEC funds, we have purchased a Gobel mirror system which provides significantly improved detector sensitivity for the standard diffractometer.

The facility is used by research groups throughout the Brown community. Sheldon is the faculty member in charge of the facility; he is assisted by Reese Webb who maintains the general upkeep of the facility. There are no user fees charged for this facility.

For further information contact:

Brian Sheldon
Associate Professor of Engineering
Phone: (401) 863-2866
Barus & Holley #5 South
Brown University

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