This research group uses well-equipped facilities that are built around four laboratories: the Optical Communications Lab, the Sensors Lab, the Photonics Lab, and the Teralab. The computing and simulation facilities include more than 50 high-end computers that run software for electrical (microwave) and lightwave devices design as well as optical networks and systems simulation. In terms of instrumentation, a wide variety of electrical and lightwave measurements are available. Novel devices and subsystems can also be fully characterised using the wide range of electrical and lightwave components in the labs.

The non-consumable equipment available from own contributions and other organizations is:

Sigma-Aldrich Z511463 Ultrasound Processor

20kHz unit for processing samples from 250 mL to several liters on a flow-through basis. 13 mm tip high intensity horn with a threaded end, tool kit, and instruction manual. Automatic tuning and frequency control. Integrated temperature controller from 1 °C to 100 °C. Up to 10 procedures, real time display and control process time from 1 second to 10 hours.
Applications: cell disruption in bacteria, spores, and tissues; accelerating catalytic reactions; extractions of serums, toxins, enzymes, and viruses from organic sources; solubilizing difficult compounds; emulsification to 0.01 mm; homogenizing liquids; sample preparation from microscopy and particle size analysis.

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