Equipment for Metastable Induced Electron Spectroscopy: surface analysis with excellent surface sensitivity.

澳大利亚的主要研究优势之一是表面科学，因为它对基础研究和与工业有关的研究都很重要。在许多情况下，研究材料或矿物的最外层是至关重要的。亚稳态感应电子能谱是一种理想的技术，因为它只对大范围样品的最外层敏感。所获得的信息不能通过任何其他方法获取。拟议中的设备将是澳大利亚第一个此类设备，将补充现有的表面科学设施。该项目将提高澳大利亚在表面科学方面的国际地位，大量项目将受益于获得设备。

One of the major research strengths of Australia is surface science as it is important for both fundamental and industry related research. In many cases it is crucial to investigate the outermost layer of a material or mineral. Metastable Induced Electron Spectroscopy is an ideal technique as it is sensitive exclusively to the outermost layer of a broad range of samples. The information gained is not accessible by any other method. The proposed equipment will be the first of this type in Australia and will complement existing surface science facilities. The project will enhance Australia's position in surface science internationally and a large number of projects will benefit from access to the equipment.