
Responding to COVID-19: Research Operations at Birck
https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/for-birck-users/covid/index.php
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Seminars /Workshops / Events
Meet a QIST Expert: Raphael Pooser (ORNL) (Abstract attached)
April 5th, 2021 | 5:00pm EST
Click
here to join the meeting
Fab Forum: Office Hour with BNC Staff
April 6th, 2021 | 2:00pm
Come and join us, if you would like to discuss about your fabrication, experiment or get tips in using BNC equipment
Where:
https://tinyurl.com/fab-forum-office-hour
If you need guidance on your career development, or tips for success, you are invited to listen to the stories shared by Birck professors/staff/alumni, and get yourself recharged at
Coffee Hour (previous episodes: Youtube
Spotify Podcast
PQSEI Seminar:
Dr. Vanderlei S. Bagnato of University of São Paulo
April 7th, 2021 | 11:00am
Title:
“Experimental Observation in a Turbulent BEC: Characterization and Universal Scaling Properties”
Join here:
Zoom Link
BNC Faculty Seminar Series
April 8th, 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Ajay P. Malshe,
R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Title: Convergent-manufacturing of Agriculture and Food for Equity (iCAFE)
Join Zoom:
https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/91754078808
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Birck Nanotechnology Center Advanced Capabilities
Plasma-Therm
Apex HDPCVD SLR
(High Density Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition)
Deposition Capabilities:
Features:
Location: Cleanroom R Bay
Contact: Rich Hosler (hosler0@purdue.edu)
Please visit the Birck Wiki to learn about the wide array of fabrication and characterization equipment at the facility
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Birck Nanotechnology Center PM Closure Notice
The Birck Nanotechnology Center will be undergoing a semi-annual preventive maintenance and service shutdown May 3 through May 7, 2021. Air handling systems, exhaust systems, toxic gas delivery, and monitoring systems will be down beginning at 7 a.m. Monday,
May 3 through 4 p.m. Friday, May 7. The BNC staff will be performing appropriate preventive maintenance on the process equipment at this time as well.
All CLEANROOM research work will be suspended until the maintenance activities are completed and all systems are returned to normal. Only authorized personnel will be allowed to enter the cleanroom during this time period.
In addition, the laboratory areas will also be affected by this systems maintenance. As such, all LABORATORY activities that involve exhausted hoods, vacuum systems, and/or toxic gas systems will be down beginning 7 a.m. Monday, May 3 through 4 p.m. Friday,
May 7. However, work that involves taking standard electrical measurements may be carried out in the LABS provided that fluctuating air temperature and humidity do not affect the readings. No chemical work will be allowed during this period.
It is anticipated that the building and process tool maintenance will be completed by the end of the day on Friday, May 7. Please check iLabs for equipment status and availability.
For long term research planning please refer the following future dates for our future preventive maintenance shutdowns.
Week of May 3, 2021 Week of Oct 18, 2021
Week of May 2, 2022 Week of Oct 17, 2022
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these important preventive maintenance shutdowns. Please contact me if you need more detailed information.
Mark Voorhis
Building Manager
Birck Nanotechnology Center
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