Acquisition of an Electron Microprobe

这项奖励将允许夏威夷大学(UH)购买一种新的、最先进的电子微探针(EMP)，以支持广泛的陆地、海底和地外主题的研究和教育。我们目前的Cameca SX-50已有15年的历史，缺乏提高我们工作的质量和数量所需的重要功能(例如，自动对焦和大面积晶体)，以及扩大问题的性质，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。现代电磁脉冲是我们微观分析设施的重要组成部分(新型Cameca IMS 1280离子探头、带EBSD的扫描电子显微镜和激光烧蚀ICPMS)。使用这些仪器的研究人员之间的协同作用将加强这些实验室的运作。这项提议的一揽子资金包括EAR-IF和OCE-MGG项目的联合支持，密歇根大学的30万美元匹配资金，以及向NASA申请40万美元用于行星研究。为了维持该设施的长期财政稳定，UH将提供经理工资的50%。使用费将占经理工资的25%(其他25%来自赠款)，并用于支付用品费用和与EMP供应商签订预防性维护合同的费用。夏威夷大学有27年成功运营电磁脉冲设备的记录。这个新的电磁脉冲设备将成为本科生和研究生的研究工具。他们将学习这种复杂乐器的理论和实践方面的知识。EMP将被介绍给UH课程中的其他学生，并通过互联网和校园参观期间为当地公立学校的学生演示，特别是在我们的开放日。

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.