Most relevant instrumentation

The RadGyro is an advanced gyrocopter, with a maximum payload of 180 kg, for airborne multiparameter surveys equipped with two high-resolution RGB cameras, an infrared camera, a thermal imager, a hyperspectral camera, and a gamma spectrometer with four 4L NaI(Tl) detectors. It is equipped with an inertial system, a radar altimeter, and four GNSS receivers for simultaneous georeferencing of the acquired data.

Contacts: Prof. Fabio Mantovani

The atomic force microscope (APE Research) is a scanning probe microscope that allows the surface topography of a metal or insulating sample to be measured to obtain a three-dimensional profile of the surface.

The LabEvent L C/64/40/3 WeissTechnik climate chamber consists of a 1090 x 781 x 978 cm compartment that allows for the installation of various instruments on which to carry out tests in which the temperature is kept controlled in the range (–40; +180 °C).

Contacts: Prof. Donato Vincenzi

The instrument (Perkin Elmer DSC7) allows differential scanning calorimetry measurements to be performed in air or an inert atmosphere, from room temperature up to 730°C. The energy exchanged between the sample and the instrument is measured with an accuracy of less than 0.1%. The instrument can be used, for example, to measure enthalpy, specific heat, or to identify phase transitions of a substance.

Contacts: Prof. Federico Spizzo - Prof. Lucia Del Bianco

Various kits that allow you to carry out educational experiments related to: the Zeeman Effect, Rutherford's Experiment, the study of radioactivity, Moseley's Law and the determination of the Rydberg Constant.

Contacts: Prof. Paolo Lenisa

The instrument, based on the magneto-optical Kerr effect, uses a He-Ne laser emitting light with a wavelength of 632 nm. It allows us to determine how the polarization state (in terms of ellipticity and rotation) of the linearly polarized light emitted by the laser changes once the laser beam is reflected by a ferromagnetic thin film. This measurement is performed by varying the magnetic field applied to the sample (maximum field strength: approximately 0.6 T). The instrument allows us to measure the hysteresis loop of a ferromagnetic thin film by analyzing the ellipticity and rotation as a function of the magnetic field applied to the film itself. Measurements can also be performed at low temperatures (minimum temperature: 25 K).

Contacts: Prof. Federico Spizzo - Prof. Diego Bisero

Georadis GT-32 Gamma Ray Spectrometer: Instrumentation for measuring natural gamma dose rates (Gy/h) and spectral measurements with determination of K, U, Th concentrations (%, ppm, ppm) for stratigraphic and environmental purposes.

Contact person Prof. Michele Morsilli

ABEM Terrameter LT georesistivity meter for acquiring electrical resistivity and induced polarisation parameters via a 48-electrode multichannel cable with an electrode spacing of 5. Technical details of the instrumentation are provided here.

  Contact person: Prof. Enzo Rizzo

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant

• Disc mill (Retsch RS100): Allows ultra-fine grinding (<10 microns) of medium-hard or hard brittle materials, in dry or wet condition. The powders obtained in this way can be used for chemical and/or mineralogical analysis (XRD). The previously crushed material is ground in an agate grinding apparatus consisting of a jar and several rings, in order to ensure negligible contamination of the sample for subsequent chemical analysis. The 100 ml volumetric capacity allows sufficient material to be obtained in a single pass for subsequent analysis, as well as excellent homogenisation of the sample.

• Larmann pestle mill: Allows grinding to various degrees of fineness (50-2 microns) of any type of material (both fragile and plastic) of a mineral or organic nature. Grinding can be done either dry or wet. The powders obtained can be used for chemical and/or mineralogical analysis (XRD). The grinding of the previously crushed material takes place in a grinding apparatus made entirely of agate. The apparatus consists of a jar and a pestle driven by an electric motor. Unlike other devices, this instrument allows the grinding of very small quantities of material and is therefore ideal for use in cases where only very small quantities of sample are available.

Reinforced steel jaw crusher: Suitable for rapid crushing of materials of varying hardness, from medium to extreme, as well as friable and plastic-hard materials. Some examples: various types of rock (granite, basalt, limestone, etc.), concrete, cement clinker, gravel, slag, metal ores, glass, etc. The achievable output fineness is normally <5 mm. The maximum feed opening is 90 mm.

Contact persons: Prof. Emilio Saccani -Renzo Tassinari

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  GSSI Utility Scan DF ground-penetrating radar with dual 300 and 800 MHz antennas. Technical details are available here.

Contact person: Prof. Enzo Rizzo

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant

• IDS C-True ground-penetrating radar with dual polarisation antenna at 2 GHz. Technical details are available here.

Contact person: Prof. Enzo Rizzo

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant

• LabGRT: Experimental apparatus for studying the thermal conductivity of soils and heat accumulation, consisting of twelve heated plates, with controlled power, with the same number of cylindrical sample holders, which can be filled with solid granular or compact material or with a fluid. An automatic continuous temperature monitoring system allows the thermal conductivity of materials to be evaluated under different saturation conditions, as well as the quantification of the amount of thermal energy.

Contact person: Prof. Riccarco Caputo

• FieldGRT: Apparatus for measuring the thermal conductivity of soils equipped with a data logger for continuous temperature and flow rate measurement, as well as software dedicated to processing the acquired data, allowing the evaluation of the thermophysical parameters of the soil and the resistance of the geothermal probe (very low enthalpy closed loop geothermal systems).

Contact person: Prof. Riccarco Caputo

Equipment purchased with funding provided by " Departments of Excellence" grant

Helium pycnometer: The Micromeritics AccuPyc II 1340 is a helium pycnometer with a 10cc cell that measures the true density of powders and solids using the gas displacement principle. Helium, thanks to its small atomic size, penetrates the smallest pores of the sample, allowing the actual volume occupied by the solid to be determined. Density is measured by entering the mass value of the sample as input data. The instrument guarantees high precision and speed, ideal for accurate laboratory analysis.

Contact person: Umberto Tessari

High-performance computing cluster based on CPUs and GPUs.

Contacts: Prof. Fabio Sebastiano Schifano

The MCA_RAD system's two HPGe detectors, consisting of two coaxial detectors shielded with copper and lead, enable accurate measurements of radioactivity in solid and liquid matrices. Advanced automation, including sample loading and a barcode reader, allows up to 24 measurements per day without human intervention.

Contacts: Prof. Fabio Mantovani

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is recognised as a key technique for multi-element analysis at ultra-trace concentration levels in a wide variety of application areas. The instrument used is an iCAP-TQ model ICP-MS-QQQ spectrometer equipped with: chiller, pump, autosampler, software, PC, monitor and printer.

Contact persons: Prof.ssa Costanza Bonadinam - Prof. Emilio Saccani -Renzo Tassinari

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant scheme

The instrumentation for the electrical characterization of solid-state gas sensors includes: three Keithley 2400 series power meters, 1 channel, ±200 mV→ ±20 V; two Sanyo incubators; 24 Brooks and MKS flowmeters to regulate flows of different flow rates from 10-100-500 sccm; 3 mas-flow controllers for mixing gases at controlled concentrations; 12 gas lines in 316 and 304 steel; eight power supplies; three hermetic chambers with associated electronics for measurements in a controlled environment of 24 gas sensors. 

Block C, room 129

Contacts: Prof. Vincenzi Guidi

Portable fiber-coupled measurement system for characterizing the optical properties of liquid and solid materials in the UV-VIS-NIR range. Completion with specific components, such as integrating spheres or a monochromator, ensures the acquisition of absorption, transmission, and reflection spectra, making it suitable for a variety of scientific and industrial applications.

Block C, room 131

Contacts: Prof. Donato Vincenzi

The Nexview NX2 Optical Profiler interferometer uses optical light interference to characterize the morphology and thickness of films with nanometer resolution. The instrument allows for non-destructive 3D surface measurements of samples with nanometer resolution, compliant with ISO 25178 and ISO 4287 standards. The installed optics and automatic handling system allow for the characterization of micrometric samples up to 200x200mm in size and can be used to quantitatively evaluate the roughness and dimensions of microelectromechanical and optical systems, as well as obtain rapid and precise feedback on metalworking methods. The instrument is also capable of measuring transparent films and can be used in electronics studies for the characterization of silicon oxide or photoresist films.

Block G, room 06

Contacts: Dott. Andrea Mazzolari

The interferometer allows the measurement of large polished surfaces up to a diameter of 200 mm with a resolution of 44 microns transverse to the optical axis and nanometers longitudinally to the optical axis. Dedicated analysis software allows for in-depth quantitative studies on the sample, or in specific sections or directions.

Block G, room 06

Contacts: Dott. Andrea Mazzolari

• CN, EA elemental analyser (Elementar) IRMS mass spectrometer (Isoprime 100).

Equipment purchased with funding provided by" Departments of Excellence" grant scheme

• CNSHO elemental analyser, EA PYRO-Elementar and IRMS mass spectrometer, PRECISION-Elementar

Equipment purchased with funding provided by" Departments of Excellence" grant scheme

IRMS mass spectrometer coupled with specific isoflow head-space device for isotopic analysis of carbonates

Equipment purchased with funding provided by" Departments of Excellence" grant scheme

Contact persons: Prof. Gianluca Bianchini e Prof. Gianluca Frijia

Class 1 laser cutter equipped with a safety lock and air purification system.
The device is equipped with a 20W laser, an 80x60 micron laser spot size, a 600 mm/s working speed, a 498 x 330 mm work area, and the optional installation of a honeycomb base.
This machine's features allow it to process a variety of materials with excellent performance in terms of speed and precision.

The Leica ScanStation P30 is a high-quality laser scanner capable of capturing data at a rate of 1 million points per second over distances of up to 270 m. The P30 is used to produce digital elevation models and high-resolution photos in coastal environments. So far, it has been used mainly for slope stability studies along the cliffs of Portonovo Bay (AN).

Contact person: Prof. Paolo Ciavola

Equipment purchased with funding provided by " Departments of Excellence" grant

The LARIX-T has a total beamline length of 26.5 m, of which 21 m is vacuum. The tunnel's X-ray tube can produce radiation between 60 keV and 320 keV, and thanks to the length of the beamline and a sophisticated collimator system, beam divergence can be reduced to below one arc minute.

The Nanoscope IIIA - Digital Instruments instrument allows for atomic force microscopy (AFM) and magnetic force microscopy (MFM) measurements. The latter is a special case of AFM and allows for the determination of the microscopic spin configuration of a sample. The MFM technique uses an ultrathin magnetic tip, which is placed close to a material and interacts with the magnetic field dispersed near the surface.

Block C, room 004

Contacts: Prof. Diego Bisero

The magnetron sputtering system operates in an Ar atmosphere and allows the deposition of thin coatings (thickness ranging from ~ nm to ~ 100 nm) of both ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic materials on a sample. There are four sources (3 DC, 1 RF) to obtain layers made of up to four different materials, both metallic and insulating, even in co-sputtering. The sample can be heated to 600 K and cooled with liquid nitrogen, and a magnetic field of approximately 0.08 T can be applied.

Block C, room 020

Contacts: Prof. Federico Spizzo

The CK-14 is a very light USV (Unmanned Surface Vessel) made of carbon/Kevlar. It has a 24 cm moon pool that allows for the placement of various instruments. It can accommodate multibeam, single beam, or ADCP probes. The USV is equipped with an industrial PC on board for data acquisition and remote operation.

Contact person: Prof. Paolo Ciavola

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant

Agilent 490 Micro GC, with four-channel configuration, for analysing permanent gases, paraffins/olefins, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, etc.

Contact persons: Prof. Giuseppe Cruciani e Prof.ssa Annalisa Martucci

.Equipment purchased with funding provided by " Departments of Excellence" grant

Tool for making prototypes of printed circuit boards (1LPKF ProtomatS103 and Protomat aspirator) and for metallizing holes in printed circuit boards (119987 LPKF Mini contac).

Contacts: Dott. Angelo Cotta Ramusino

• SteREO Discovery V12 body with motorised optical zoom; Lower base for transmitted LED light (bright field, oblique, dark field); LED illumination for reflected light with adjustable fibre arms; 1.25X objective (magnification from 10X to 120X with 10X eyepieces) • PL 10x eyepieces; 8 mpx full HD 4K colour microscopy camera • Transmitted light and reflected light polarisation.

Referenti: Prof.ssa Annalisa Martucci

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant

• Motic SMZ-143-N2TG digital gemmological stereo microscope with CCD camera. Incident light and transmitted light 3W LED with adjustable intensity; zoom magnification from 10x to 40x; 45° inclined binocular head, 360° rotatable with dioptric adjustment.

Contact person: Prof.ssa Annalisa Martucci

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  Leica M50: Incident light stereomicroscopy is performed using a Leica M50 with five fixed magnification levels (0.63x–4x). The high depth of field for observing large objects (several decimetres) and the swivelling arm allow for a broad overview of the sample.

Contact person: Prof. Davide Bassi

The Leitz Diaplan, with magnifications ranging from 2.5x to 100x, has a control knob for coaxial focusing with macro and micro height adjustment. The specimen stage is rectangular, with a guide for horizontal movement. It has a light source with variable light intensity. It is equipped with a digital camera.

Contact person:Prof. Davide Bassi

• Leica M 165 C microscope. This instrument, the most powerful in the laboratory, is equipped with a video camera and allows high resolution for thin section photos and isolated material; Olympus S2 60; 2 Zeiss STEMI 508, one of which has a video camera..

Contact person:Prof.ssa Valeria Luciani

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant

• Leica DM 2700 P microscope, with Zeiss dual vision 47 30 34-9902, this instrument allows two operators to directly compare what they observe; Zeiss 47 34-9902; Olympus UTV1 INV. 000071B6

Contact person: Prof.ssa Valeria Luciani

The apparatus uses the magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) to measure the hysteresis loop of thin layers of materials using a He-Ne laser (632 nm). Measurements can be made in longitudinal, transverse, and polar configurations by modulating the polarization or intensity of the laser beam. A cryostat is available for measurements between 20 K and 300 K. The laser beam can be focused down to a diameter of ~50 µm and operated in diffraction mode (D-MOKE).

Block C, room 014

Contacts: Prof. Federico Spizzo

Multichannel electronics (DSPEC 502A) for controlling two HPGe (High-Purity Germanium) detectors for high-resolution gamma spectroscopy measurements on environmental samples. The instrumentation can be used to acquire high-resolution spectra using HPGe detectors for the radiological characterization of soil and rock samples.

Instrumentation purchased with funding from Departments of Excellence

Contacts: Prof. Fabio Mantovani

Portable multichannel electronics for gamma spectroscopy measurements compatible with NaI and CeBr3 scintillators, including an active MCA, a 14-pin PMT base, a high-voltage power supply, USB, Ethernet, and Bluetooth connections. The instrumentation can be used for environmental radioactivity measurements for monitoring natural and artificial radionuclides using different types of scintillators (NaI and CeBr3) with radiometric mapping applications in geophysics.

Instrumentation purchased with funding from Departments of Excellence

Contacts: Prof. Fabio Mantovani

The tool consists of the Semiconductor Switch Matrix mainframe (6 mainframe slots + 6 8X12 cards) for the 707A/708A modules.

Contacts: Prof. Roberto Calabrese

Nanoimprinting is an advanced photolithography technique that allows for the creation of nanoscale structures and patterns with high precision and repeatability.

Contacts: Prof. Vincenzo Guidi

Semi-automatic line for the production of electronic boards, in which the presence of an automated Pick & Place allows the creation of prototype devices for research, ensuring high precision, efficiency and quality control.

Block C, room 130

Contacts: Prof. Donato Vincenzi

The magnetometer, produced by Quantum Design, measures the magnetic moment of a sample using a highly sensitive SQUID (superconductive quantum interference device) sensor (10-1Am² (10-8 emu)@0.25 T). It operates in Reciprocating Sample Option (RSO) mode between 2 K and 400 K, up to a maximum field of 5 T and a moment of 4 10-3 Am² (4 emu). The magnetometer is equipped with a probe for performing resistance/magnetoresistance measurements.

Block C, room 015

Contacts: Prof. Lucia Del Bianco

Thermogravimetric Balance – Simultaneous Thermal Analysis/Differential Scanning Calorimetry (STA/TG-DSC), STA409PC Luxx, NETZSCH. Temperature range: RT-1,650°C. TG resolution: 2 µg; DSC resolution < 1 µW; Atmosphere: inert, oxidising, reducing, static, dynamic

Contact persons: Prof. Giuseppe Cruciani e Prof.ssa Annalisa Martucci

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant

Passive Seismic: HVSR of MAE Vibralog with 2Hz seismic sensor.

Technical details are available here.

Contact person: Prof. Enzo Rizzo

Equilab FX1 pearling machine equipped with melting equipment (crucibles + plates) in both platinum and zirconium. The instrument can melt rock powders at temperatures up to 1000°C using an induction furnace. All stages of the procedure (heating, stirring of the melt, casting and cooling) are automatic, programmable and controlled by a dedicated computer. The instrument is also capable of performing alkaline melting for ICP-MS analysis.

Contact persons: Prof.ssa Costanza Bonadinam e Prof. Emilio Saccani- Renzo Tassinari -Massimo Verde

Glove Box Hood, Plas-Labs, Inc. TM: Ambidextrous white Hypalon gloves for superior resistance to chemicals and UV rays. Transparent transfer chamber 12‘ long and 11’ diameter (lD). Optically transparent acrylic top. Adjustable vacuum gauge on transfer chamber. Four taps with grounding key for purging.

Contact persons: Prof. Giuseppe Cruciani e Prof.ssa Annalisa Martucci

Equipment purchased with funding provided by "Departments of Excellence" grant

The portable betatron located at LARIX-T is capable of producing bremsstrahlung radiation at energies up to 2.5 MeV with a power of 310 W. It has a focal spot size of 0.2 x 3 mm² and can be easily moved and battery-powered up to 45 m to allow its use also in the field.

The ZaNaI is a portable gamma spectrometer for measuring natural and artificial radioactivity. It includes a NaI(Tl) crystal, a photomultiplier tube, and a digital base, all contained in a backpack, and is controlled via a dedicated Android app. It operates in both static and dynamic modes.

Contacts: Prof. Fabio Mantovani

• Bruker D8 Advance Da Vinci ‘powder’ diffractometer equipped with LynxEye-XT linear detector, which allows for the total elimination of Kβ radiation. The following components are applicable: i) single sample holder for transmission measurements; ii) 9-position automatic sampler; iii) spinner for capillary tube that can be combined with a heating chamber up to 900°C; iv) automatic divergent slits or focusing mirror for grazing incidence measurements; v) collimator with ø 1 mm for point measurements (T07);

• Bruker D8 Advance powder diffractometer equipped with SOL-X point detector, with optimal energy resolution to eliminate Kβ and fluorescence radiation. Applicable: i) 9-position sampler; ii) chamber for controlled humidity measurements (T07);

Contact persons: Prof. Giuseppe Cruciani e Prof.ssa Annalisa Martucci

The high-performance Pulse Rider PG-1072 dual-channel pulse generator from Active Technologies allows the generation of pulses with programmable amplitude and duration up to 5V peak-to-peak and a minimum duration of 300 ps.
The instrument allows for measurements and characterization of electronic instruments by generating multiple types of signals.

Contacts: Prof. Massimiliano Fiorini

4-channel C-band optical receiver (CT400-014) with fiber optic inputs, designed for synchronized operation with the Tunics T100S. The instrument can be used as a receiver for the characterization (determination of transmission curves as the wavelength varies) of passive optical components operating in the C-band.

Contacts: Prof. Vincenzo Guidi

The RUNTI quadrupod was developed to obtain time series relating to changes in water level, current velocity and suspended sediment transport. RUNTI is specifically designed for installation in shallow lagoon environments, taking into account logistical limitations. It is a unique prototype whose characteristics and an example of its application can be found in the scientific paper: https://www.researchgate.net/publicationhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication

Contact person: Prof. Paolo Ciavola

The Bruker Vertex 70v FTIR spectrophotometer is equipped with a narrow-band Mercury-Cadmium-Tellurium (MCT) detector with BaF windows. The instrument can operate in vacuum (2 hPa) and covers a spectral range in the mid-infrared with a resolution up to 0.16 cm^-1. The system can also include the Harrick Scientific Praying Mantis accessory, which allows for diffuse reflectance measurements (DRIFT set-up). The instrument in the DRIFT configuration can characterize powders or solid samples with rough surfaces using IR spectroscopy. It is commonly used for studies in solid-gas catalysis.

Block C, room 129

Contacts: Dott. Barbara Fabbri

Equipment purchased with funding from Departments of Excellence

The V-770 UV-Visible/NIR spectrophotometer features a monochromator design to maximize light throughput with excellent absorbance linearity. A PMT detector is used for the UV-visible region and a Peltier-cooled PbS detector for the NIR region. The instrument is equipped with several accessories, such as an integrating sphere, specular reflection equipment, and a temperature control system.

BlockC, room 129

Contacts: Dott. Barbara Fabbri

High-performance stereomicroscope with a multi-plane stand for eyepiece-less optical inspection. The system is equipped with a digital camera for capturing images and videos.

Contacts: Dott. Angelo Cotta Ramusino

ThermoCam: Device for temperature acquisition using a thermal imaging camera with a resolution of 160×120 pixels and a sensitivity of 70 MK, allowing for precise temperature measurements of nearby objects.

Contact person: Prof. Riccardo Caputo

The NETZSCH 409 STA calorimeter performs thermogravimetric and calorimetric measurements to detect changes in weight and heat exchange that a sample undergoes due to phase transitions, reactions, etc., as its temperature varies. The instrument operates between 110 K and 1900 K in air/inert atmosphere; a magnetic field/gradient can be applied to the sample.

Block C, room 016

Contacts: Prof. Federico Spizzo - Prof. Lucia Del Bianco

The quTAG instrument is a time digital converter (TDC) and time tagging device designed for temporally correlated single photon counting (TCSPC). It can detect events with a digital resolution of 1 picosecond and a jitter of less than 10 ps RMS. It can acquire up to 100 million time tags per second and uses a USB 3.0 connection for data transfer.

Contacts: Prof. Massimiliano Fiorini

Dicer DISCO DAD 3220

The instrument allows cutting and engraving with a diamond blade on crystalline materials, glass, and ceramics, even those of high hardness. The machine's movement system allows for aligning cuts on samples with micrometric spatial precision and angular accuracy of hundredths of a degree.

Logitech PM5

The lapping and polishing station allows for a high degree of adaptability to different materials (metals, glass, crystals). It restores crystallographic quality after mechanical cutting.

Block C, room 132

Contacts: Dott. Andrea Mazzolari

Proceq Pundit 200 ultrasound devicefor seismic wave acquisition in materials.

The technical details are here.

Contact person: Prof. Enzo Rizzo

RadHawk (HEXACOPTER NEW HYPERION M4) is an advanced drone that detects radioactive sources in real time, thanks to a high-resolution CeBr3 gamma spectrometer and integrated electronics that exchange information with the drone's control unit, process the data on board, and send it to a remote server.
The DJI Air 2S, used for RGB photogrammetry in precision agriculture, provides ultra-high-resolution imagery to create accurate 3D terrain models and monitor environmental parameters such as crop health.

Contacts: Prof. Fabio Mantovani

The MyLab™Alpha ultrasound system (Esaote SPA©) is designed to offer maximum performance and high dynamics in a compact and lightweight package. The SL1543 linear probe has an operating frequency of 3.0 MHz to 13.0 MHz and supports the following applications: abdominal, small anatomical areas, cardiac, and vascular.

The CompuFlow 1000 MR (Shelley Medical Imaging Technologies) is a volumetric pump designed for simulated blood flow research. It is a system consisting of a control unit and a pump assembly that allows for precise and accurate delivery of fluids at constant and pulsatile rates.

Minilab soldering system (Vapour Phase ITRONIK MINILAB) for prototyping and single-shot production. The system uses steam heating for the entire soldering cycle, operating in "HL mode" (Heat Load mode). The tool allows for prototyping and repairing electronic boards with vapor phase soldering.

Contacts: Dott. Angelo Cotta Ramusino

The CUT P 550 pro is a submerged wire EDM machine that allows for precise and accurate cuts, eliminating the need for further machining and finishing of the workpiece.
The machine has a working stroke of 550 x 350 x 400 mm and can process workpieces with maximum dimensions of 1000 x 700 x 400 mm and a total weight of 1500 kg.

Contacts: Dott. Alessandro Saputi

Dynamic flat-panel X-ray detector with an active area of ​​16 cm x 16 cm, integration time in the range [33 -100] ms, pixel size 120 um. Aa-Si technology with deposited CsI. The instrument can be used for planar and tomographic radiographic imaging with beams in the range [20-120] kVp on samples with dimensions between [0.1 - 10] cm.

Contacts: Prof. Giovanni Di Domenico

The device is located at LARIX-A and consists of a Bragg-Bragg monochromator made of two silicon mosaic crystals. The instrument is fully automated and allows obtaining a monochromatic X-ray beam from 11 keV to 150 keV while maintaining a fixed output direction.

Contacts: Prof. Piero Rosati

The art scanner consists of a YXELON 160D X-ray tube capable of delivering a beam of up to 160 kVp and a maximum current of 7 mA. The digital detector is a Teledyne Dalsa flat panel composed of a CMOS photodiode matrix with 96-micron pixels, coupled to a Gd2O2S scintillator. It provides 12-bit/pixel images. The detector is mounted on an XY translation system that allows the scanning of objects several meters across.

The system is used for non-destructive diagnostics with high spatial resolution and is equipped with a Hamamatsu L9421-02 microfocus X-ray tube with tungsten anode and a Hamamatsu C14401DK-51 detector. It allows scanning of samples up to 12 cm in size with a maximum spatial resolution of 10 microns.

The instrument used is an ARL AdvantXP sequential WDS X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, which can operate under different conditions depending on the type of analysis and the elements being analysed. The instrument is capable of performing both quantitative and semi-quantitative analyses thanks to its various calibrations.

Contact persons: Prof.ssa Costanza Bonadinam-Prof. Emilio Saccani- Renzo Tassinari

Equipment purchased with funding provided by" Departments of Excellence" grant scheme