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This week, we are diving into the conception and development of the Microscope for Imaging, Diffraction and Analysis of Surfaces (MIDAS) at Arizona State University, detailed in the paper “The MIDAS project at ASU: John Cowley’s vision and practical results.” This ambitious project, initiated by Professor John Cowley in the early 1980s, marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of ASU’s electron microscopy capabilities now housed within our Eyring Materials Center. The authors of this paper, J. A. Venables, G. G. Hembree and J. Drucker from the Arizona State University - Department of Physics, along with P. A. Crozier from ASU’s Center for Solid State Science and M. R. Scheinfein from Simon Fraser University, provide an insider’s perspective on the MIDAS project. They highlight its novel ultra-high vacuum design, innovative analytical tools and groundbreaking results while also exploring the system’s potential for future advancements in electron microscopy. Professor Cowley’s vision for advancing electron microscopy techniques continues to inspire. Discover the history, impact and possibilities of this remarkable instrument by reading the full paper: https://lnkd.in/gewcvDQk #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #MIDAS #ElectronMicroscopy #MIDAS #EyringMaterialsCenter #Microscopy #MaterialsScience #SolidStateScience #JohnCowley ASU Knowledge Enterprise ASU School of Molecular Sciences The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University
