The Quantum design MPMS and Dual Beam FIB are booked via the PPMS booking system.
All other equipment is booked via the portal Booking system.
The charges for the facility equipment varies depending on whether it is for Higher Education Institutions (HEI) or commercial work.
Equipment |
HEI rate |
Commercial rate* |
Notes |
| All sputter systems |
£25/hour £200/day |
£45/hour £360/day |
Minimum booking 2 hours |
| E-beam evaporator |
£25/hour £200/day |
£45/hour £360/day |
Minimum booking 2 hours |
| AFM | £9/hour | £40/hour | |
| Argon ion miller |
£25/hour £200/day |
£45/hour £360/day |
Minimum booking 1 hour |
|
E-beam lithography |
£100/hour | £110/hour | |
| Vibrating sample magnetometer | £4/hour | £4.50/hour | Minimum booking 1 hour |
| 9 T cryo-free system | £140/day | £280/day | Minimum booking 1 day |
| 1 T cryo-free system | £140/day | £280/day | Minimum booking 1 day |
| MPMS System | £140/day | £280/day | Minimum booking 1 day |
| Royce Dual Beam FIB** | £55/hour | £165/hour | |
| Cryogenic Probe Station | £22/hour | £25/hour | Minimum booking 1 hour |
* Stated commercial rate excludes consultancy and analysis costs if applicable. These are calculated on application.
** Access is managed by WEMS. Click here for up to date access charges and access information.