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Materials Science Laboratory The Materials Science Laboratory supports research in high pressure mineral physics and materials science using a variety of techniques. Our mission is to study the behavior of minerals and functional materials under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions. Specifically, we aim to (a) synthesize and characterize new materials using high-pressure and high-temperature facilities and (b) promote and facilitate interdisciplinary research of nano science and technology in Hawai'i. Techniques (click below for more information) Diamond Anvil Cell (DAC) Laser Heating in DAC Brillouin Scattering Raman Spectroscopy Acoustic Microscopy Atomic Force Microscopy Research Interests (click below for more information) Synthesis of B-C-N Diamonds Characterization of Superhard Materials 3-D Imaging in Confocal Microscopy See also the High Pressure Mineral Physics web page for more information on our research. Text and images courtesy P. Zinin. For more information on high pressure mineral physics and materials science at HIGP contact:  Murli Manghnani, Li Chung Ming, Anupam Misra, Shiv Sharma, or Pavel Zinin.   Updated April, 2009. [ Home | Research Areas | Laboratories | Personnel | Student Opportunities ] [ HIGP Publications | HIGP Supported Entities | HIGP Web Sites | Affiliations ]

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