CRESS has a series of chambers which are used to simulate the surfaces of other planets for scientific and technology development purposes.
Spectroscopy is an important part of the research in the laboratory. Pictured here as an Agilent Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer. CRESS labs have a variety of other spectrometers such as deep-UV Raman, visible Raman, Laser-induced time-resolved fluorescence and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS).
Microscopy facilities in the centre include an environmental scanning electron microscope (SEM), an atomic force microscope (AFM) with a variety of probes and techniques, a petrographic microscope and others.
Measurement facilities for low temperature (down to 4K) are available for electrical, magnetic and thermal properties.
The York Micro-Fabrication facility focuses on enhancing the University-wide micro/nano-fabrication capability, encouraging exploration of microsystem technologies in traditional fields of study, and boostering multi-disciplinary research collaboration. We provide access to cutting-edge equipment and establish a knowledge hub for the scientific community of York University, external academic researchers and industrial partners.