Acquisition of an Electron Microprobe

该奖项将允许夏威夷大学（UH）购买一个新的，国家的最先进的电子微探针（EMP），以支持研究和教育在广泛的陆地，潜艇和外星主题。我们目前的Cameca SX-50已经有15年的历史了，缺乏重要的功能（例如，自动对焦和大面积晶体），这些都是提高我们工作的质量和数量所需要的，并扩大了我们可以探索火山学，实验岩石学，海洋地质学，行星科学，海洋学和材料科学的问题的性质。现代EMP是我们微量分析设备的重要组成部分（新型Cameca ims 1280离子探针、带EBSD的SEM和激光烧蚀ICPMS）。使用这些仪器的研究人员之间的协同作用将增强这些实验室的运作。该提案的资金包包括EAR-IF和OCE-MGG计划的联合支持，UH的30万美元配套资金，以及向NASA申请的40万美元行星研究资金。为了保持该设施的长期财政稳定，UH提供了经理工资的50%。用户费将包括管理人员工资的25%（其他25%来自赠款），并包括用品费用和与EMP供应商签订的预防性维护合同。夏威夷大学拥有27年成功运行电磁脉冲设备的记录。这种新的电磁脉冲将成为本科生和研究生的研究工具。他们将学习这一复杂仪器的理论和实践方面。EMP将通过互联网和校园访问期间，特别是在我们的开放日，在UH课程和当地公立学校学生的演示中向其他学生介绍。

This award will permit the University of Hawaii (UH) to purchase a new, state-of-the-art electron microprobe (EMP) to support research and education in a broad range of terrestrial, submarine and extraterrestrial topics. Our current Cameca SX-50 is 15 years old and lacks important features (e.g., auto focus and large area crystals) that are needed to improve the quality and quantity of our work, and to expand the nature of the problems we can explore volcanology, experimental petrology, marine geology, planetary sciences, oceanography and material science. A modern EMP is an essential component to our micro-analytical facilities (a new Cameca ims 1280 ion probe, SEM with EBSD and laser ablation ICPMS). The synergy between the researchers using these instruments will enhance the operation of these labs.The funding package for this proposal involves joint support by EAR-IF and OCE-MGG programs, $300,000 in matching funds from UH, and a $400,000 request to NASA for planetary research. In order to maintain a long-term fiscal stability for the facility, UH is providing 50% of the manager's salary. User fees will cover 25% of the manager's salary (other 25% from grants) and cover costs for supplies and a preventive maintenance contract with the EMP vendor. The University of Hawaii has a 27-year record of successfully operating an EMP facility.This new EMP will be a research tool for undergraduate and graduate students. They will be taught the theory and practical aspects of this sophisticated instrument. The EMP will be introduced to other students in UH courses and at demonstrations for local public school students via the internet and during on-campus visits, especially at our open house.