Supply of Ellipsometer for Nanostructured Materials Research at University of Exeter
University of Exeter · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Ellipsometer for Nanostructured Materials Research at University of Exeter
Awarded 22 Apr 2018
Awarded22 Apr 2018
Value£78,000.00
SupplierQuantum Design UK & Ireland Ltd
AgencyUniversity of Exeter
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 22 Apr 2018Expired 22 Apr 2022
About
The University of Exeter awarded a contract to Quantum Design UK & Ireland Ltd for the supply of an ellipsometer, including maintenance and training, to support an ERC-funded project led by Prof.
Bill Barnes.
The project investigates light interaction with nanostructured materials, requiring measurement of optical properties of thin films (5 nm to 5 microns) on glass or semiconducting substrates, including reflective metals, dye-doped polymers, and graphene-like materials.
The contract value is £78,000.
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