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The lab houses two dilution refrigerators, one Helium-3 system and a VTI, all of which were manufactured by the Janis Research corporation. There is also a BlueFors fridge that needs space made through renovation before being an active asset. The fridges exhaust are all connected to a reliquifier by Quantum Design. Click on a system to learn more.
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Dilution fridge |
Helium-3 fridge |
VTI (Variable Temperature Instrument) |
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BlueFors fridge |
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This concrete slab connects the pumps in the pump room to the world outside. Note the handprint in the middle; that's Cory's. | |
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Inside the pump room are, of course, several pumps. Shown here are two roots blowers and two pfieffer responsible for sucking on the still lines. | |
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Several Alcatel 2008s perform utility vacuum functions. | |
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Also in the pump room are the three power transformers which provide clean power to the sensitive appartuses outside. | |
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Rome wasn't built in a day: Here are some photos from the lab, taken during the slightly less than scientific construction phase. |
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It begins! ... with a thud. |
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Our esteemed group leader can be seen here making sure that the hole in the ground actually exists. |
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Two of the three pits in the lab prior to the concrete pour. |
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Before investigating such oddities as the Wigner Crystal or Quantum Nanofluidics, we must first examine something much more humble: dirt. |
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The ULT-SPM pit, in its nascent stage. |
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The corner where there now sits the ULT-SPM set up. Note the new walls and the two pits! |
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The corner above with the elegant ash wood structure clearly visible. The 8" PVC pipe can be seen on the floor, itching to be hoisted into position. |
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Cory Dean, after carrying this slab of concrete back on his back from the civil engineering department. |
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The electricians working on our pump room power controls. |
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Robert, Richard, and John making sure the newly installed I-Beam isn't going anywhere. |
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John wondering if and how the other I-beam is going to fit in the ceiling. (NB: it did fit) |
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Five burly gentlemen getting ready to hoist the 300 lb lead-antinomy pipe, otherwise known as L'Gros Réflecteur, into place. |
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L'Gros Réflecteur in all its quiet glory. This subtle yet potent beast will help prevent any vibrations originating from the pump room from reaching the sensitive tip of the AFM. |
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The other side of the lab which now houses the He-3 system. |
