Research Microscopes
The Research Microscope Facility contains numerous microscopes for various types of research, including:
- 2x PELCON automatic point counters attached to Leica DM-EP /Meiji MT9000 transmitted light microscopes.
- Meiji MT9000 series Dual-Purpose (reflected and transmitted light) microscope.
- Leica M205C Microscope with a Reliotron V Cathodoluminescence instrument and a Luminera Infinity 1 microscope camera.
- Leica DM2500P microscope with a Nikon DS-L4 Microscope camera.
- Leica DM RXP microscope with a Nikon DS-Ri2 microscope camera.
- Meiji PKL pole stand stereo microscope with a Luminera Infinity 1 camera.
There are also numerous reference books and thin sections to aid identification and analysis.
Electron Microscopy
The University of Canterbury operates a centralised facility for all electron microscopy. This is currently housed in the School of Engineering's Mechanical Engineering Department.
