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Birck E-news for the week of December 12th
by Anthrop, Heather L 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

CAR KEY If you are missing a car key please see Heather in the atrium. ====================================== Dear Birck Users and Research Community, With the extended break this year between the Christmas and New Year's holidays the university will be closed for 11 days in a row, beginning Friday, December 23rd and concluding Tuesday morning, January 3rd. This represents a challenge for us to maintain some limited research capability while the university is officially closed with no staff members present. Therefore the Birck Nanotechnology Center will implement the following policy for the duration of this time period: 1. No toxic, flammable, or hazardous gases will be available. This includes hydrogen, methane, silane, dichlorosilane, ammonia, nitric oxide, chlorine, KrF. These gases will be shut off at the source and no processes using these gases will be allowed. 2. Cleanroom and laboratory operations will still be available as long as they don't use any hazardous gases. 3. Fume hoods will be open for use but please make sure someone else is nearby if you're going to work alone in the hood. 4. Stocked materials should be especially conserved by all users as no deliveries to the university will occur during this period, and stocking of on-hand materials may occur on a very limited basis. 5. Cleanroom users should continue to re-use their cleanroom gowns and other garments as much as possible since the shipping of used garments to our laundering supplier will be unavailable during this time. 6. No staff will be working normal hours but some may intermittently stop in for brief walk-throughs and checks. Thank you for your support of this extended period of time for staff, faculty, and students to enjoy time off with family and to refresh. Ali Shakouri Dimitri Peroulis ================================== [cid:image003.png@01D2514A.37916170]

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Holiday Break Announcement
by Turner, Jaime J 07 Dec '16

07 Dec '16

================================== Dear Birck Users and Research Community, With the extended break this year between the Christmas and New Year's holidays the university will be closed for 11 days in a row, beginning Friday, December 23rd and concluding Tuesday morning, January 3rd. This represents a challenge for us to maintain some limited research capability while the university is officially closed with no staff members present. Therefore the Birck Nanotechnology Center will implement the following policy for the duration of this time period: 1. No toxic, flammable, or hazardous gases will be available. This includes hydrogen, methane, silane, dichlorosilane, ammonia, nitric oxide, chlorine, KrF. These gases will be shut off at the source and no processes using these gases will be allowed. 2. Cleanroom and laboratory operations will still be available as long as they don't use any hazardous gases. 3. Fume hoods will be open for use but please make sure someone else is nearby if you're going to work alone in the hood. 4. Stocked materials should be especially conserved by all users as no deliveries to the university will occur during this period, and stocking of on-hand materials may occur on a very limited basis. 5. Cleanroom users should continue to re-use their cleanroom gowns and other garments as much as possible since the shipping of used garments to our laundering supplier will be unavailable during this time. 6. No staff will be working normal hours but some may intermittently stop in for brief walk-throughs and checks. Thank you for your support of this extended period of time for staff, faculty, and students to enjoy time off with family and to refresh. Ali Shakouri Dimitri Peroulis

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Kallos Seminar 12.9.2016 BRK 1001 1:30-2:30
by Black, Nancy Lee 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

[cid:image001.png@01D24FAC.FAAD3430] Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Metamaterial Technologies Inc. Hosted by Zubin Jacob

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iLab Rollout Activities
by Reger, Ronald K 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

All, There have been a few small hurdles today in the iLab rollout, and things haven't progressed as quickly as I had hoped. I have received a number of questions regarding the new iLab system and whether tools have transitioned or not, I understand the confusion and appreciate your patience. After today, only a couple of tools have been officially transitioned over, and we will continue to work toward the full rollout. In the meantime, continue to use Coral until your tools are shutdown in that system (showing a red X with message stating the tool has transitioned). Jerry Shepard Birck Nanotechnology Center West Lafayette, IN 47909-2057 Phone: 765-494-3480

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BNC E-new for the week of Dec. 5th
by Anthrop, Heather L 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

All Birck Users, With the Christmas-New Year's holiday coming up please be aware that the University will be officially closed from Dec 23rd through Jan 2nd . Given this 11 day closure staff will not be available. Please make sure in advance that you stock the necessary chemicals and consumables before time. It is also highly recommended that use material prudently to ensure your research is not affected over this period. Your assistance is greatly appreciated, Stephen Birck Safety Officer iLabs Implementation Birck Users: We are pleased to announce that we have completed our implementation of iLab systems and our first set of instruments is prepared to go-live on Monday, December 5th. Recall that iLab Systems is the online scheduling system that is replacing our Coral scheduler and is being deployed here at Birck and at many other research labs across Purdue. We're looking forward to the improved user experience and intuitive interface over our current system. We have so many great tools and users that we couldn't go-live with the entire building in one day, it is too much to manage. So, during the month of December both Coral and iLab systems will operate side by side at Birck. To be clear, no double entry is required, some tools will continue on in Coral for another month, while others will shift entirely to iLab. We will provide a few points of communication to help clear the confusion of which tools are located in which system. The tools that move to iLab will be shut down in Coral, and on the shutdown message we will post information concerning the switch to iLab. We will also post notification at the tools. We have done our best to get all currently qualified users of the equipment transferred into the new iLab system, so your qualifications should be in place and you can seamlessly transition into the new system. However, with so many users and tools I'm sure we have missed a few and made a few mistakes along the way, if you find you do not have access to a tool you have previously been qualified on, please contact the staff and we will get that fixed for you. To determine if your typical workflow will be affected, please review the listing of tools below. Additionally I have provided a link to iLab below as well as a link to a user training video. iLab access https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com Training Video https://mediaspace.itap.purdue.edu/media/iLab+End+User+Training/1_z02xk4t9 Tools moving to iLab on Monday December 5th include: BRK Characterization Core: Cascade PMC200, Cleanroom Probe 1, Jandel Multiheight Probe, Lakeshore Probe Station, Leica Confocal System, MMR Hall Effect Station, MMR Probe, PPMS, MPMS, Olympus brk2261, Polytec Laser Vibrometer, Probe 1, Probe 2, Suss PLV50 Probe Station BRK Electron Microscopy Core: GATAN PIPS II, Nanomill Model 1040, SPI Sputter Coater, FEI Nova 200, Hitachi S4800, Titan 80-300 kV BRK Etch Core: Branson, Panasonic, Plasma Tech, STS AOE, STS ASE, STS ASE2, xef2 BRK Evaporation/Sputtering Core: Airco, CHA, Lesker E-beam, Leybold, Nitride Sputtering, Perkin Elmer 2400, PLD, PVD 1, PVD GLAD, PVD Sputtering Magnetics, PVD Sputtering Dielectrics, Varian Ebeam, Veeco Thermal BRK Furnace Core: Blue M Furnace, Jipelec RTA, Nitric Oxide Anneal, Nitrogen Anneal Furnace, Pyrogenic Oxidation, RTP 610, RTP Minipulse, Tube 01, Tube 02, Tube 03, Tube 04, Tube 05, Tube 06, Tube 07, Tube 08, Tube 09 BRK Lithography Core: Coherent Legend FS, Heidelberg, MA6, MJB3-1, MJB3-2, Nanonex NX-2000, Raith, SB6e bonder, Spinner 1, Spinner 2, Thick Film Photoresist Laminator, VB6 Thank you, Jerry Shepard Birck Nanotechnology Center West Lafayette, IN 47909-2057 Phone: 765-494-3480 Unused Reservations A user commented this week that many times researchers reserve a system in Coral but fail to use their reserved time. This blocks others from using the equipment and can lead to higher usage rates since our machines and instruments are sitting idle more of the time. We ask that users please be courteous to others by either using their reserved time or cancelling their reservation ahead of time when they know they will not be ready for the system. In our multi-user facility this courtesy not only supports more research but helps to maintain our costs at the lowest rates possible. Thank you for your consideration for your fellow users. Fume Hood Clutter, Cleanliness, and Safety A comment was made in the survey this week that many times our fume hoods are found to be cluttered, messy, and sometimes left with open chemical containers and/or depleted chemical bottles. This is not only a citizenship issue but can also be a safety issue. PLEASE be considerate to other users by cleaning up after yourself in the fume hoods, disposing properly of chemical waste and chemical containers, and replenishing chemicals when you use the last of a bottle. We only have a finite amount of hood space for many users, so please share these facilities with courtesy and respect for your fellow researchers.

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UPDATED: iLab system
by Turner, Jaime J 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

UPDATED: Going forward, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue is excited to start using an online system to streamline the process of scheduling and billing for core services and equipment usage. All facility users are invited to use the system, which requires a one-time registration as discussed below. Once you are registered, the system will enable you to place service requests, provide required approvals, and monitor progress. Training Video for New iLab Users: https://mediaspace.itap.purdue.edu/media/iLab+End+User+Training/1_z02xk4t9 (Video link has trouble in Internet Explorer) iLab Kiosk Instructions (Previously referred to as Enabling and Disabling tools) To Create an Equipment Reservation: (booking an instrument in the future) Using your iLab login credentials, you can place orders and schedule equipment time. 1. Register and log into the system using the steps in your welcome email 2. Select the Schedule Equipment tab and click on the View Schedule button next to the instrument of interest. Click and drag on the time frame you would like to schedule your reservation for. 3. A window will pop up that will allow you to verify your reservations details and provide payment information before saving the reservation. To start your session with an already existing reservation: 1. Please navigate to the Kiosk Interface URL: a. Characterization Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4140/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> b. Electron Microscopy Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4136/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> c. Etch Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4141/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> d. Evaporation and Sputtering Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4126/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> e. Furnace Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4125/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> f. Lithography Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4127/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> 2. You will log into the Kiosk interface using the same credentials you use to log into the main iLab site for the core. 3. Once logged in, you will see a list of your pre scheduled reservations in "My kiosk sessions" (If you have multiple sessions, there is a search box to help guide you to the correct one you wish to start) 4. Find your session, and to the right you should have a green "start" button. Once you click start, you will see the details of your reservation as well as a timer in the upper right hand corner. 5. To navigate back to your list of sessions, click in the drop down menu where you see your name. Click my reservations. 6. You may log out while your session is in process. To log out, click the upper right hand side menu and select Log out. On the log out screen, you will see your list of Active sessions. To start your session as a walk up: (Not all Cores allow walk up usage) 2. 1. Please navigate to the Kiosk Interface URL: a. Characterization Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4140/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> b. Electron Microscopy Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4136/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> c. Etch Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4141/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> d. Evaporation and Sputtering Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4126/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> e. Furnace Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4125/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> f. Lithography Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4127/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> 2. You will log into the Kiosk interface using the same credentials you use to log into the main iLab site for the core. 3. Select the instrument on the left hand menu on which you would like to use. 4. A calendar for the availability will appear, click "Create Session" to begin, select the desired duration, and click "Create Session" again. 5. A new window will appear with the details for that reservation. You may be required to enter in your payment information and the equipment use type. 6. Once all required information is filled out, click the start button to begin your session. Once you click start, you will see a timer in the upper right hand corner. 7. To navigate back to your list of sessions, click in the drop down menu where you see your name. Click my reservations. 8. You may log out while your session is in process. To log out, click the upper right hand side menu and select Log out. On the log out screen, you will see your list of Active sessions. To end your session: 3. 1. Please navigate to the Kiosk Interface URL: a. Characterization Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4140/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> b. Electron Microscopy Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4136/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> c. Etch Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4141/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> d. Evaporation and Sputtering Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4126/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> e. Furnace Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4125/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> f. Lithography Core Kiosk<https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com/service_centers/4127/equipment_kiosk/dashb…> 2. You will log into the Kiosk interface using the same credentials you use to log into the main iLab site for the core. 3. Find your current reservation in the list under "My kiosk sessions" and click the blue Finish button. 4. A pop up box will appear, asking you to confirm your action. Click "Finish session" again. Your time on the instrument has been logged. Additional help Click on the "Help" link in the upper right hand corner or contact support(a)ilabsolutions.com<mailto:support@ilabsolutions.com> . Jerry Shepard Birck Nanotechnology Center West Lafayette, IN 47909-2057 Phone: 765-494-3480

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iLab system
by Turner, Jaime J 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Going forward, the Birck Nanotechnology Center at Purdue is excited to start using an online system to streamline the process of scheduling and billing for core services and equipment usage. All facility users are invited to use the system, which requires a one-time registration as discussed below. Once you are registered, the system will enable you to place service requests, provide required approvals, and monitor progress. To register for an account: To get started, you must register for an account: 1. Navigate to the core page: https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com 2. In the upper-right-hand corner of the screen where it says, 'Welcome Purdue user, please click here to login or register,' select the click here link 3. You will be directed to an authentication page where you will need to enter your Purdue credentials 4. Once you have entered your credentials, click the 'Login' button 5. You will be directed to an iLab Registration page where you will need to select your PI/Lab, and verify your contact information 6. Once your registration has been submitted, your PI will receive a notification that you have requested membership to their lab in iLab. They will need to approve your membership and assign any Account String for your use. To Create an Equipment Reservation: Once you have been accepted into your PI's lab and assigned Account String, you can schedule equipment time. 1. Navigate to the core page: https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com 2. At the upper right hand of the page where it says, 'Welcome Purdue user, click here to log in or register,' select click here . 3. Enter your Institution Credential and password, and sign in. 4. Select the Schedule Equipment tab and click on the 'View Schedule' button next to the instrument of interest. Click and drag on the time frame you would like to schedule your reservation for. 5. A window will pop up that will allow you to verify your reservations details and provide payment information before saving the reservation. To Create a Service Request: Once you have been accepted into your PI's lab and assigned Account String, you can create service requests. 1. Navigate to the core page: https://purdue.ilabsolutions.com 2. At the upper right hand of the page where it says, 'Welcome Purdue user, click here to log in or register,' select click here . 3. Enter your Institution Credential and password, and sign in. 4. Select the Request Services tab and click on the 'Request Service' button next to the service of interest. 5. You will be asked to complete a form before submitting the request to the core. 6. Your request will be pending review by the core. The core will review your request and either Agree to the work or they will ask for more information if needed. Additional help You can also locate the helpsite here: help.ilabsolutions.com . For any questions not addressed in the manual, click on the "HELP" link in the upper right hand corner or contact support(a)ilabsolutions.com<mailto:support@ilabsolutions.com> . Sincerely, The iLab - Purdue Team Jerry Shepard Birck Nanotechnology Center West Lafayette, IN 47909-2057 Phone: 765-494-3480

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Sunglasses
by Anthrop, Heather L 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

A pair of sunglasses was accidently left in a men's restroom around 10 pm on Tuesday, November 29th. If you have picked up the sunglasses by mistake please turn them in to the front desk as soon as possible. Thank you. Thank you, Heather L Anthrop Secretary V Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494 - 7053

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REVISED TIME: Prof. Ying Diao Seminar, Thurs., Dec. 1st at 1:45pm in BRK 1001
by Turner, Jaime J 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

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Reminder: Business office closed
by Anthrop, Heather L 30 Nov '16

30 Nov '16

As a reminder the Business Office will be closed all day, Friday, December 2nd. Erica will be checking her email regularly and will approve Ariba orders at the end of the day. If you need to place a credit card order it must be done by Thursday, December 1st or it will have to wait until Monday, December 5th. If you have any questions or concerns please see Erica Cox.

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