SPEQTEM IN BRIEF
SPEQTEM (Spectroscopic Quantum TEM) is an advanced microscope equipped with a monochromator, energy filter, and attachments for electron beam shaping and quantum control. In addition to enabling atomic resolution imaging of materials, it also facilitates the study of its coherent excitation and internal electromagnetic fields.
This microscope was acquired through funding from IEntrance, NQSTI, Smart Electron, and Impress projects. Its goal is to become a leading centre for spectroscopy and quantum-based microscopy.
The microscope is designed for two main purposes:
· Serving as part of the IEntrance Infrastructure for energy with high-resolution spectroscopy characterization and methods;
· Providing a platform for innovative quantum electron optics experiments in collaboration with Thermo Fisher and academic partners.
TEM GROUP @MODENA
The TEM Microscopy group of Modena is a joint centre that involves CNR Nano and the FIM Department of UNIMORE and has a long-standing collaboration with the UNIMORE CIGS Instrument Centre. The group's strengths lie in the AI control/automation of the microscope, the measurement of electromagnetic fields in materials, quantum-inspired microscopy and spectroscopy.
The group has steadily grown, attracting scientists and fostering new talents, becoming one of the largest aggregations of microscopy expertise in Italy. It has gained international recognition thanks to the participation in and coordination of major EU projects, as well as to the conferring of the Ernst Ruska Prize, the main European award in electron microscopy, to Dr. Grillo and the group.