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W. M. Keck Optical Measurement Laboratory
The W. M. Keck Optical Measurement Laboratory provides a suite of general purpose optical measurement and characterization instruments to the researchers at JILA. It also includes nanofabrication facilities. The Keck Lab was designed to support research at JILA, but under certain conditions the facility is also available to other University of Colorado researchers and local industry. A set of policies has been set up to help maintain the Keck Lab as a useful facility for its user community.




The Keck Lab is a central facility currently at JILA. JILA is a multidisciplinary institute operated jointly by the University of Colorado at Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). JILA researchers have produced innovative developments in lasers and optical science and use laser technology in fundamental research in physics and chemistry. For more information, visit the JILA homepage.



Instrumentation

The Keck Lab is home to a variety of different instruments used in metrology, imaging, microfabrication, and nanofabrication. The instruments and equipment are kept in the class 1000 clean room or in the optics lab. A description of all the instrumentation in the Keck Lab is available.
Mini-Courses

Instruction on the proper use of lab equipment, software, and miscellaneous general topics is given on an as-needed basis for an hourly fee. Keck lab mini-courses are available to members of JILA, University of Colorado faculty, students, and staff, and outside agencies.


Forms

The Keck Lab requires that its users complete and sign the appropriate form(s) prior to using the instruments in the facility. To download the forms, visit the forms page.