Research facilities at the Department of Physics and Technology
The Department has a wide range of scientific equipment used across its research areas. It also operates a workshop that supports research and instrument development.
Nanotechnology and materials research
The Nanophysics Group operates a comprehensive nanofabrication and characterisation laboratory for the development and study of materials, structures and devices at the nanoscale.
Available facilities include:
- Electron-beam and UV lithography systems
- Reactive-ion etching and plasma processing equipment
- Thin-film deposition and coating systems
- Optical and fluorescence microscopy
- Surface and thin-film characterisation instruments
- Microwave plasma CVD system
- Molecular beam scattering and helium microscopy facilities
Research applications
- Nanomaterials
- Surface science
- Device fabrication
- Thin-film technology
- Quantum technologies
Contacts
- Bodil Holst
- Martin Møller Greve
- Sabrina Eder
Nanotechnology equipment
1. Raith e-Line: e-beam Lithography Tool with Scanning Electron Microscope
2. Plasmatherm 790+: Reactive-ion etcher
3. Temescal FC-2000: e-beam Evaporator
4. UV-lithography set-up
5. Precision Spin Coater (Model KW-4A)
6. Emtech: Sputter Coater
7. Filmetrics F-10: Thin-film Characterization
8. SÜSS MicroTec MJB4: Mask Aligner for Optical Lithography
9. Nikon SMZ 1500: Optical Stereo Microscope
10. Nikon ECLIPSE VL 100 ND: Optical Microscope
11. Dataphysics: Contact Angle Measurement System OCA 1
2. Nemi: Neutral Helium Microscope
13. MaGiE: Molecular Beam Scattering System
14. Fume cupboard
15. Olympus BX51: Optical Microscope (polarisation, transmission, reflection)
16. Microwave Plasma CVD-System
17. UV-3100 PC: UV-Vis Spectrometer
18. Nikon ECLIPSE TS100: Fluorescence Microscope
19. Gamry 600: Impedance Spectrometer
Optical ocean and environmental sensing
The Optics Group develops and uses advanced optical instruments to study oceans, coastal environments and the atmosphere.
Available facilities include:
- Multi-angle light scattering sensors
- Particle size and concentration measurement systems
- Hyperspectral radiance and irradiance sensors
- In-situ spectrophotometers
- Confocal laser scanning microscopy
Research applications
- Ocean optics
- Marine ecosystems
- Climate research
- Remote sensing and satellite validation
Contact
- Børge Hamre
Optical equipment
Optical Volume Scattering Function and Depolarization Sensor (Sequoia Scientific Inc., LISST-VSF) Measures multi-angle polarized light scattering.
Submersible Particle Size Analyzer (Sequoia Scientific Inc., LISST-200X)
Measures particle size and concentration.
Hyperspectral Radiance and Irradiance Sensors (TriOS, Ramses)
Measures radiance/irradiance for the UV, VIS or UV/VIS range.
In-Situ Spectrophotometer (Sea-Bird Scientific, ac-s)
Measures spectral absorption and attenuation (400 – 730nm).
Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope (Leica, TCS SP5)
Customized for fluorescence lifetime measurements and imaging.
Space technology and environmental testing
The Space Physics Group maintains facilities for testing scientific instruments and space technology under controlled environmental conditions.
Available facilities include:
- Thermal vacuum chamber for environmental testing
- ESA-certified soldering capabilities
- Specialist expertise in spacecraft electronics and instrumentation
Research applications
- Space instrumentation
- Satellite technology
- Environmental testing
- Aerospace engineering
Contact
- Kjellmar Oksavik
Space science equipment
Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC)
Capable of reaching pressures of approximately 10-7 mbar with the help of two vacuum pumps and temperatures from -160˚C to +130˚C. The TVAC Control Software operates the heating, cooling, and temperature monitor sub-systems.
ESA-certified soldering capabilities (plus operators and inspectors)
Electronics laboratory and clean-room facilities
The department's electronics laboratory supports the design, fabrication and testing of electronic systems and prototypes.
Available facilities include:
- PCB prototyping and milling
- Pick-and-place assembly
- Vapour-phase soldering
- SMT rework and inspection systems
- ISO 6 clean room with ISO 5 cabinet
Research applications
- Instrument development
- Sensor systems
- Electronics prototyping
- Experimental research infrastructure
Contact
- Kjetil Ullaland
Electronic equipment
LM901 Pick and Place – FRITSCH
The LM901 is an entry level model which also supports the process of applying solder paste and glue according to placing standard.
VP310 Vapor Phase Soldering – ASSCON
The vapor phase soldering system VP310 is a user-friendly prototype reflow soldering system for PCB assemblies of various sizes.
Expert 09.6 XL Rework SMT – Martin
Provides repeatable removal, placement, alignment, and soldering of BGAs, CSPs, QFPs, and other heat-sensitive SMD components.
ERSASCOPE 2 Inspection System – ERSA
The ERSASCOPE 2 is an inspection system with USB camera for inspecting the PCB assemblies visually.
Protomat S63 PCB milling machine
The ProtoMat S63 is capable of producing printed circuit board prototyping applications ranging from digital to RF and works straight from CAD data to process boards.
ISO6 clean room with ISO5 cabinet
The clean room is operated under temperature and humidity control (23±3)°, (55±15)% correspondingly
Mechanical workshop
The department's workshop provides design, machining and fabrication services for research instrumentation, prototypes and custom-built equipment.
Available facilities include:
- CNC milling and turning machines
- 3D printing
- Manual machining equipment
- Welding and metalworking equipment
- Marking and inspection tools
The workshop plays an important role in developing and maintaining research equipment used across the department.
Contact
- Roald Langøen
Mechanical workshop
- Maho DMU 60: CNC milling machine
- Maho 600: CNC milling machine
- Boehringer VDF DUS 560: CNC lathe
- Prusa i3 MK3: 3D printer
- Manual lathe
- Manual milling machine
- Band saw
- Drill press (or Drilling machine)
- Welding equipment
- Sheet metal brake
- Sheet metal bending machine
- Etching and marking equipment
- Endoscope