The Lightning Arctic tilts the sample in both the α and β directions (depending on the type of polarization boot, 10°-25) to align to the desired band axis to obtain lattice images or electron diffraction patterns with atomic-level resolution.
The Lightning Arctic compatible heating & biasing Nano-Chip for applying and measuring electrical signals during cooling or heating. The unique chip design allows for the highest electric field environment and heating temperature to be achieved individually or simultaneously.
Wide temperature range for in-situ experiments: -160°C~+800°C, special chips up to 1300°C. Advanced MEMS chips with 4-point probe heating method can precisely control charging and heating, and output accurate data.
The Lightning Arctic tilts the sample in both the α and β directions (depending on the type of polarization boot, 10°-25) to align to the desired band axis to obtain lattice images or electron diffraction patterns with atomic-level resolution.
Arctic supports dual modes for applying and measuring electrical signals directly in the TEM while the sample is cooling or heating.
ArcticExternal liquid nitrogen Modular design Stable Reliable
 High stability
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 Multi-purpose: Cooling, Heating, biasing
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 Large double tilt range
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The internal cooling bar of the Lighining Arctic can transfer "cold" to the chip at the front of the tip, where the sample is cooled to liquid ammonia temperature in the TEM. The unique external liquid nitrogen design helps minimize the amount of liquid gas bubbles, resulting in low sample drift.
| JEOL | Thermo Fisher Scientific | |
| Pole piece compatibility |
UHR, SAP, FHP, HRP, WGP
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Twin, S-twin, X-twin
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| EDS compatibility | Side entry, Super-X | Side entry |
| EELS compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Number of electrical contacts | 9 | 6 |
| Sample carrier compatibility | MEMS-based Nano-Chips, 3 mm TEM | |
| MEMS Nano-Chips compatibility | Heating, Heating & Biasing | Heating & Biasing |
| Alpha tilt range* |
UHR, FHP, SAP ≥ ± 10 deg
HRP ≥ ± 15 deg
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S-twin ≥ ± 25 deg
X-twin ≥ ± 17 deg
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| Beta tilt range* |
UHR, FHP, SAP ≥ ± 10 deg
HRP ≥ ± 15 deg
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S-twin ≥ ± 25 deg
X-twin ≥ ± 25 deg
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| System operation modes | Cooling and/or Biasing, Heating and/or Biasing | |
| Temperature range on cooling |
≤ -160℃ — 800℃
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| Temperature control mode | Closed 4-point probe feedback loop | |
| Continuous temperature control |
Yes
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| Cooling agent |
Liquid nitrogen
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| Liquid nitrogen dewar | External | |
| Cooling & stabilization time |
≤ 60 min
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| Operational time |
≤ 4 hr
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| Attainable resolution (TEM/STEM) *** |
≤ 1 Å
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| Drift rate |
≤ 2 nm/min
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| Temperature cycling in cooling |
Yes
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| Detectable current range |
1 pA - 100 mA
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| Membrane breakdown voltage (≤ -160 o C — 800 o C) |
≥ 100 V
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Quantum materials -
Magnetic materials -
Ferroelectric materials
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I am currently using the Lightning Arctic to study a variety of ferroelectric and quantum materials at low temperatures and look forward to more discoveries and results in the future.
Dr. Shelly Conroy Imperial College of Science and Technology
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I am currently using the Lightning Arctic to study a variety of ferroelectric and quantum materials at low temperatures and look forward to more discoveries and results in the future.
Dr. Shelly Conroy Imperial College of Science and Technology
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