Raman Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes and Carbon Materials: Obtaining Representative Measurements Date: 28 February 2012, 11am EST, 4pm GMT, 5pm CET Duration: 1 hours

Raman spectroscopy is a powerful, effective tool for carbon nanotube characterization. This fast, non-destructive technique provides highly detailed information at the molecular level.

Enhancing productivity and accuracy in drug metabolism studies with the latest Orbitrap technology Date: 6 December 2011, 8am PT, 11am ET, 4pm GMT Duration: 1 hours

This webinar explores how productivity and accuracy in drug metabolism studies can be improved by employing the latest advancement in Orbitrap technology in pharmaceutical science and related industries

High-Temperature Nanoindentation Date: 26 July 2011, 11:00 EST, 16:00 BST Duration: 1 hours

The utilization of nanoindentation at elevated temperatures is a growing area of research used to accurately determine nanoscale mechanical or tribological behaviour

A-Z technology for nanoanalysis Date: 29 June 2011, 4pm BST, 5pm CET, 11am EDT, Duration: 1 hours

For anyone interested in materials characterisation on the electron microscope, this webinar is a must-see!

Overview of Raman Spectroscopy as a Characterization Tool for Graphene Date: 28 June 2011, 4:00 BST Duration: 1 hours

Informational webinar for those interested in expanding their knowledge of how Raman Spectroscopy can be used for characterization of graphene at the laboratory or commercial production scale.

µ-XRF – Fast and Sensitive Spatially Resolved Elemental Analysis Date: 22 June 2011, 1600 BST, 17.00 CEST, 11.00 EDT Duration: 1 hours

The elemental analysis of inhomogeneous materials is of increasing importance, as their macroscopic features are shaped by the distribution of their various constituents.

Nanomechanical Characterization In Materials for Energy - Part III: Irradiated Materials Date: 24 February 2011, 10:00 CST, 16:00 GMT Duration: 1 hours

In the final part of our three-part Hysitron Webinar Series, we continue our examination of the rapidly expanding and “hot-topic” area of research: Energy.

Nanoindentation testing of some challenging soft materials Date: 14 December 2010, Duration: 1 hours

CSM is pleased to announce our webinar entitled "Nanomechanical testing of some challenging soft materials". This is presented in partnership with Materials Today (Elsevier) and is scheduled on 14th December.

Nanomechanical Characterization In Materials for Energy - Part II: Electrochemistry and Applied Research in PV Wafer Breakage Date: 9 December 2010, 11:00 EST, 16:00 GMT Duration: 1 hours

In the second of the three-part Hysitron Webinar Series, we continue our examination of a rapidly expanding and “hot-topic” area of research: Energy.

Complete Chemical Characterization and Failure Analysis of New Energy Materials using XPS and EDS Date: 6 December 2010, 2pm GMT Duration: 1 hours

In order to meet the challenges of more economical and environmentally benign energy production, a new generation of complex materials and devices are being developed, such as thin film solar cells, fuel cells and batteries. In all stages of development, there is a requirement for materials characterization and analysis.

Nanomechanical Characterization In Materials for Energy - Part I: Green and Renewable Energy Date: 28 October 2010, 11:00 EDT, 15:00 GMT Duration: 1 hours

In the next three-part Hysitron Webinar Series, we examine a rapidly expanding and “hot-topic” area of research: Energy.

Tools & Techniques for Nanomechanical Testing of Biomaterials: Part II: Softer Biomaterial Applications Date: 15 July 2010, 11am EDT, 4pm BST Duration: 1 hours

In the next part of the Hysitron Webinar Series, we continue to examine a more focused group of applications relating to the study of biomaterials.

Tools & Techniques for Nanomechanical Testing of Biomaterials Date: 17 June 2010, 11am EDT, 4pm BST Duration: 1 hours

In part 3 of the Hysitron Webinar Series, we examine a more focused group of applications relating to the study of biomaterials.

Developments in Quantitative EDS Analysis Date: 2 June 2010, 16.00 BST, 17.00 CEST, 11.00 EDT Duration: 1 hours

This webinar will deal with some of the basic and advanced developments in EDS analysis and address some of the peculiarities of the technique.

Nanoscale Biomaterials Deposition: Learning to speak the language of biology Date: 16 March 2010, 1600 GMT, 12 EST Duration: 1 hours

We invite you to join a web based discussion on new methods for patterning biological systems onto a variety of surfaces at nano- and micro-scale resolution.

Introduction to Raman Spectroscopy as a Characterization Tool for Graphene and Carbon Nanostructures Date: 9 March 2010, 16.00 GMT Duration: 1 hours

Raman spectroscopy is a laser light scattering technique, if you like a form of vibrational spectroscopy that records vibrations of covalent bonds and provides detailed molecular information, ideal in the elucidation of carbon nanomaterials.

Kelvin Probe for High Resolution Work Function Measurements Date: 25 February 2010, Duration: 1 hours

This educational webinar will be led by Professor Iain Baikie, the inventor of the off-null and height-regulating Kelvin Probe, a world leader in work function measurements in Ultrahigh Vacuum, Air and Controlled Atmosphere. Our expert panel will introduce you to the principle of the Kelvin Probe technique, explain how it works, the information it provides and how this can be interpreted through the use of examples and typical applications in Materials Science and Surface Analysis. You will discover the advantages this unique and highly sensitive research tool can offer.

Novel Techniques for In-Situ Nanomechanical Testing in the Electron Microscope Date: 15 December 2009, 11:00 EST, 16:00 GMT Duration: 1 hours

The combination of traditional nanomechanical test instruments with complementary techniques has generated innovative ways to characterize nanoscale materials.

In- Situ Nanomechanical Testing Techniques Date: 18 November 2009, 11:00 EST, 16:00 GMT Duration: 1 hours

Next generation materials research is highly dependent on the development and application of innovative nanomechanical testing techniques.

From Molecules to Monolayers: Self-Assembly and Analysis, Molecule by Molecule Date: 17 November 2009, 9am (PDT), 12pm (EDT), 5pm (GMT) Duration: 1 hours

Self-assembly has been likened to taking a jigsaw puzzle box, shaking it and when you open the box you find the jigsaw puzzle correctly made! As research in this field develops, we are continually finding more and more naturally occurring self-assembly systems in the complex world around us.

Microstructural analysis by EBSD Date: 16 September 2009, 4pm UK 11am EST Duration: 1 hours

Over the past 20 years the SEM (scanning electron microscope) based EBSD (electron back-scattered diffraction) technique has developed into an essential materials characterisation tool for both R&D and industry.

Confocal Microscopy in a New Light Date: 14 May 2009, 4pm UK Duration: 1 hours and 10 minutes

This educational webinar headed by Dr Andrew Dixon, one of the pioneers of the confocal microscope will introduce you to the principle and history of the technique, giving examples and typical applications in materials science. You will learn about the advantages this powerful tool has to offer, as well as the unique opportunity of asking our expert panel questions relevant to your current research needs.

Open up a New World of Analysis Date: 12 December 2008, 4pm UK Duration: 50

Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (EDS) has long been admired for its ability to quickly and accurately characterise a large and diverse range of materials. The recent introduction of silicon drift detectors (SDDs) has revolutionised EDS analysis on scanning electron microscopes (SEMs). Collection times have been reduced and spectrum imaging is much more practical, but productivity is often limited by small sensor sizes (<30mm²).