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the Wake Forest University - Nano and Quantum Technologies Laboratory
the Nano and Quantum Technologies Laboratory
at Wake Forest University
NanoteQ
Using the tools at NanoteQ
Users can schedule time on tools here
Prospective Users can join the lab here
NanoteQ is a large physical Laboratory made up of "Cores" which are individual labs that specialize in some topical area of research such as the Raman Core or the MBE Core. There are two "Facilities" at NanoteQ which are suites of labs dedicated to a more complete set of capabilities: one in electron/scanning probe microscopy and one in lithographic and direct write nano\micro fabrication. The name merely helps to identify the extent of our capabilities in each of these areas (a core lab meets basic research needs, a facility is far more extensive), but they all represent user facilities generally.
To become a tool user at NanoteQ here are the steps:
1. Request an account as a member of NanoteQ
2. Get training on the (a) facility and (b) the tool you want to use. You must get "checked out" before you are allowed in the facility on your own.
3. Schedule the use of the tool by: (a) schedule the facility room if required (like the cleanroom or synth lab.), (b) schedule the tool if separate from the room fee (like the RIE in the cleanroom), (c) schedule the staff member if needed. This is all done through the lab scheduling app: https://labshake.com/user/mylab. All of the NanoteQ tools as well as the facility labs and the technical staff are listed there.
4. Use the tool and report any irregularities. Clean space when done.
5. Pay your bill.