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Raman laser spectroscopy C016 / 3827
Raman laser spectroscopy. Researcher observing laser beams and microscope objectives. This LabRAM HR Raman laser spectrometer is being used to obtain phase

X-ray crystallography C016 / 3824
X-ray crystallography. Researcher using an X-ray machine to obtain crystal diffraction patterns of proteins for 3-D imaging of enzymes

FE scanning electron microscopy C016 / 3821
FE scanning electron microscopy. Researcher operating a field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM). This is a F JEOL 6320F FE-SEM

Scanning transmission electron microscopy C016 / 3815
Scanning transmission electron microscopy. Researcher using a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) to analyse the structure of solid-state materials

Rutherford backscattering spectrometer C016 / 3834
Rutherford backscattering spectrometer chamber. This is a view of the inside of one of the chambers of the spectrometer. Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy (RBS)

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer C016 / 3830
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer. NMR spectroscopy measures the resonance between an applied magnetic field and the magnetic moment of a molecules atoms

Pulse laser deposition apparatus C016 / 3828
Pulse laser deposition apparatus. Close-up of the sample holder of a pulse laser (blue light) being used to deposit material on the surface of a photovoltaic cell

Photovoltaic cell testing C016 / 3829
Photovoltaic cell testing. Set-up for an I-V (current-voltage) test stand for testing of a photovoltaic cell. This is a point contact configuration for the apparatus

Raman laser spectroscopy C016 / 3826
Raman laser spectroscopy. Close-up of a display screen, laser beams, and microscope objectives. This LabRAM HR Raman laser spectrometer is being used to obtain phase

Molecular beam mass spectrometer C016 / 3825
Molecular beam mass spectrometer (MBMS). This machine is being used to analyse vapours during gasification and pyrolysis processes in research into the thermochemical conversion of renewable energy

Silicon cluster manufacturing tool C016 / 3822
Silicon cluster manufacturing tool. Technician working on a silicon cluster tool, used for robotic assembly of silicon devices in a vacuum

X-ray crystallography C016 / 3823
X-ray crystallography. Researcher using an X-ray machine to obtain crystal diffraction patterns of proteins for 3-D imaging of enzymes

Scanning probe microscopy sample holder C016 / 3820
Scanning probe microscopy sample holder

Scanning electron microscopy C016 / 3816
Scanning electron microscopy. Researcher using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to characterize samples of various materials

Atomic processing microscopy C016 / 3817
Atomic processing microscopy. Researcher operating an atomic processing microscope (APM). This device is being used to carry out nanoscale characterization of solid-state materials

TOF SIMS spectrometer C016 / 3814
TOF SIMS spectrometer. Time-of-flight (TOF) secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS), used to analyse the surfaces of samples of various materials

Raman scattering analysis C016 / 3812
Raman scattering analysis. Researcher using a laser spectrometer to carry out a Raman scattering characterization analysis on photovoltaic (solar panel) materials

SIMS surface spectroscopy analysis C016 / 3813
SIMS surface spectroscopy analysis. Researcher using a secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) to carry out surface analysis of various samples

Electro-optical laser characterization C016 / 3811
Electro-optical laser characterization. Femtosecond laser being used to characterize the electrical and optical properties of semiconductor and solid-state materials

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a hub of cutting-edge scientific research and innovation in the field of renewable energy. With state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, NREL is at the forefront of advancing clean energy technologies. At NREL, scientists utilize various advanced techniques to study and develop renewable energy solutions. Raman laser spectroscopy (C016/3827) allows them to analyze the molecular composition of materials with high precision, while X-ray crystallography (C016/3824) provides insights into crystal structures for improved material design. FE scanning electron microscopy (C016/3821) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (C016/3815) enable researchers to visualize materials at nanoscale levels, aiding in the development of more efficient solar cells and other renewable energy devices. The Rutherford backscattering spectrometer (C016/3834) helps characterize thin films used in photovoltaic applications. To further understand material properties, NREL utilizes nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry (C016/3830), which offers valuable information about chemical bonding within molecules. Additionally, pulse laser deposition apparatus (C016/3828) aids in creating thin films with precise control over their composition and structure. Ensuring the reliability and efficiency of photovoltaic cells is crucial, which is why NREL conducts rigorous testing using specialized equipment such as photovoltaic cell testing tools (C016/3829). This ensures that solar panels meet industry standards for performance. Moreover, NREL employs molecular beam mass spectrometry technology (C016/3825), enabling detailed analysis of gas-phase reactions involved in producing sustainable fuels or chemicals. The silicon cluster manufacturing tool (CO16 / 3822), on the other hand, is instrumental in fabricating novel silicon-based materials for next-generation solar cells.