Dr. Rudy Reimer's Laboratory
Scanning Electron Microscopy- Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (SEM-EDS) Lab
The SEM-EDS lab is a JOEL JMC-7000 Neoscope that can examine samples under vacuum and high magnification without sputter coating materials. Applications include high resolution imaging and major earth element composition on a variety of materials. Examination of microstructures, wear patterns, manufacturing techniques, 3D surface imaging of residues. Analysis of materials can be done for a cost with training and use for undergraduate, graduate, faculty and staff possible.
X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Lab
The XRF lab is a Bruker 5i portable x-ray spectrometer that can be used in the field or lab benchtop orientations. The main use of XRF is for 鈥渟ourcing鈥 archaeological materials including obsidian, fine grained volcanics and other materials. The lab has an extensive obsidian and fine-grained volcanic reference library that ensures accurate and precise characterization of those materials. Analysis of materials can be done for a cost with training and use for undergraduate, graduate, faculty and staff possible.
Archaeological Imaging Lab
The labs include a wide range of techniques to create different images of archaeological site and materials. Equipment includes high resolution cameras for stills and video up to 45mega pixels and 8k video with lenses ranging from 10mm to 1600mm focal length. The lab also has a high-resolution flatbed scanner for scanning photos prints, slides, and negatives. Cameras can also be used to photogrammetry for the creation of 3D images and videos and 3D printing. The lab also has a DJI Mini 4 drone for aerial survey, imaging and photogrammetry.
Please contact Dr. Reimer (rudyr@sfu.ca) for more information about accessing equipment in this laboratory.