All in-person trainings that CNS offers are listed in one of three categories. They are as follows:

Open Event: Any training with this designation is not charged and one does not require a CNS User Name and password in order to register. As a result, you can sign-up for any training with this designation even prior to completion of the CNS User enrollment process.

CNS Users Only: Trainings under this training designation do require an active CNS UN and PW. One must have completed the CNS User enrollment process and received the new user confirmation email in order to attend a training of this designation.

LISE Cleanroom Users Only: Trainings under this designation require, in addition to having a CNS UN and PW, that one be fully cleanroom qualified before one can sign-up. Information on how to become cleanroom qualified can be found in the User Info section of the website under the Nanofabrication Facility Use tab.

CNS does offer some trainings online through the Harvard University Training Portal. They will be listed below and do not require advance sign-up. Online trainings at the portal do require a Harvard Key. If you are a Non-Harvard User who does not have a HUID or HU Key, you will get one as part of the enrollment process.

The LISE CNS Safety Training, which is required as part of the enrollment process, is not listed as it is held at fixed times. Please see the Become a CNS User tab of the CNS web site for more info regarding that training.

Important information regarding training pre-requisite requirements and training pathways for specific instrumentation can be found in the User Info section of the CNS website under the tabs: Nanofabrication Facility Use and Imaging and Analysis Facility Use.

If you cannot find a training for something you are interested in receiving training on at CNS, please see the instrument sections of our website to find the technical staff member who manages it and contact them directly. If you cannot figure out who to contact regarding training, please contact us at info@cns.fas.harvard.edu

It is CNS policy that CNS Users only sign-up for trainings that they plan to attend. It is not permitted for a CNS User to sign-up for a groupmate or other party as a placeholder.

CNS Training Events - Registration Page


(Important information - please read)
 
  • Open Events
  • CNS Users Only
  • LISE Cleanroom Users Only
  • Month
Date TBD - you can pre-register for this training session.
CNS staff will notify you when a date has been set.
Training: CNS Safety Training - Zoom
Trainer: Jim Reynolds
This training is required as part of the CNS User enrollment process (step 3 for HU Users, step 7 for non-HU Users).

How to sign-up for a CNS Safety Training:
The CNS Safety Training is currently held as a virtual event via Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 to 11:15. To attend an upcoming session, please send an email to: infoATcns.fas.harvard.edu (replace the word AT with the @ symbol) with the subject line: CNS Safety Training and include the date of the session you wish to attend in the body of the email. Please note that the cutoff for that weeks training signup is 2pm on the day before the training. Zoom link for the training will be sent by 5pm the afternoon before the training.
 
Training: Zeiss SEM Part 1: Online training - Harvard Training Portal
Trainer: Tim Cavanaugh
The SEM Part 1 training is available in an online format. You must pass this online training before taking the hands-on SEM training for our field emission Zeiss SEMs (FESEMs). This includes SEM-8, SEM-12, SEM-13, and SEM-14. There is no sign-up required for the online training; you can access the training course from this link:
https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/ledetail/cours000000000007001

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRAINING IS ONLY FOR FULLY ENROLLED CNS USERS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE FREE CNS IMAGING GROUP MASTERCLASS WEBINARS, PLEASE SEE FURTHER BELOW

Please note that this training requires a Harvard Key. If you are an external user and do not have a Harvard Key, please contact info@cns.fas.harvard.edu for details.
 
Training: HAR-053 sputter coater training (online) - Harvard Training Portal
Trainer: Jules Gardener
This training is for the EMS sputter coaters located in the CNS Imaging sample preparation room (LISE B15A). These tools are optimized for coating SEM samples with a thin conductive layer. These coaters cannot be used for coating thick (>20nm) films. Pt/Pd and Au coatings are available.

Sputter coater training is available in an online format for these tools. You must pass this online training, and have completed the B15A room safety training (also available online), before access to the sputter coaters can be granted. Once you have completed these requirements, you will have access to both sputter coaters. There is no sign-up required for our online trainings and these can be taken by CNS users at any time. You can access the sputter coater training course at https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/leclassview/dowbt000000000004421

Please copy this URL into your browser to take the training. We recommend using Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer.

Any CNS User with a HU Key is eligible to take this training
 
Training: Online TEM training course - Harvard Training Portal
Trainer: Jules Gardener
This is a new online training which is required as the first step of TEM training for the JEOL 2100 and Hitachi 7800 instruments. This training will provide an introduction to TEM concepts and background about our TEMs. You must pass the assessment at the end of this online course before attending an in-person TEM training on the JEOL 2100 or Hitachi 7800 instruments. There is no sign-up required for the online training; you can access the training course from this link:
https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/ledetail/cours000000000010142

Any CNS User with a HU Key is eligible to take this training.
 
Training: SEC - AFM Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Bruker JPK NanoWizard 4 XP atomic force microscope, including mechanical and fluorescence-correlated measurements. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - DLS/Zetasizer Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Malvern Zetasizer Pro for dynamic light scattering and zeta potential measurements. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - DMA Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Mettler Toledo DMA 1 dynamic mechanical analyzer. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - DSC Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the TA Discover DSC 250 differential scanning calorimeter. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - Electronic Characterization Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Keithley 4200A and Signatone probe station for electronic device characterization. Capacitor, resistor, transistor, and photovoltaic measurements, among others, are available. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - FTIR Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Nicolet iS50 infrared spectrometer. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - Nanoindenter Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Bruker Hysitron TS 77 nanoindenter. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - NMR Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Magritek Spinsolve 80 nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - Optical Profilometer Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Bruker ContourX optical profilometer. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - Raman Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Horiba LabRAM Soleil Raman microscope. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - Rheometer Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the TA Discovery HR 20 Rheometer. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - Tensiometer Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Droplet Lab Tensiometer for surface tension and contact angle measurements. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Training: SEC - TGA Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the TA Discovery TGA 550 thermogravimetric analyzer. Email colella@fas.harvard.edu to schedule.
 
Wednesday, October 4th, 2023
Training: Jupiter XR Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Training Part-1 (SPM-12) Inside the Cleanroom - Inside Nanofabrication Cleanroom LISE G07
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event will focus on the basic imaging and operation of the Jupiter XR AFM available inside the Nanofabrication Cleanroom (SPM-12). Starting from the basic principles of AFM, users will also learn about cantilever selection and installation, different imaging modes, image quality improvement, and data processing and analysis methods. SPM probes are provided for training; however, users must supply their own probes during independent use. Full independent tool access requires completion of part-1 basic imaging and operation demonstrated by staff, followed by part-2 individual user assisted session that serves as a qualification for independent use on another day.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
3FULLRegister!
 
Training: Metrology for Nanofabrication Part-1 (Stylus Profilometry, Ellipsometry, and Electrical Property Measurements) - Inside Nanofabrication Cleanroom LISE G07
Trainer: Jason Tresback
It is recommended but not required that you register and attend the Introduction to Metrology for Nanofabrication Lecture. The metrology for nanofabrication part-1 training event will focus on fundamental measurement tools for nanofabrication including, contact/stylus surface Profilometer (DekTak XT and 6m) (PL-5/8), multi-wavelength scanning Ellipsometer (FS-150XY) (ES-3), Thick film Reflectometer (MET-35), and Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer w/ Signatone 4-Pt Probe Station (Agilent 4156C & Signatone 4pt Probe Station)(PB-1 & CE-1/2). Full independent access to these tools listed above is completed during this training, however the amount of time spent on each tool will vary based on participants. We meet inside the Cleanroom gowning area or within the Metrology Bay inside the CNS cleanroom (G07).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
32Register!
 
Training: OL-4 SUSS MA6 Mask Aligner - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is a training session for MA6 Mask Aligner in the cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must finish before getting to MA6 mask aligner training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Headway Photoresist Spinner – SC5 & VPO (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (OL-4 Mask aligner).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Optical Profiler Training (PL-6) - Inside LISE G07 Nanofabrication Cleanroom
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event basic operation of the Optical Profiler (CCI HD) (PL-6) which uses white light interferometry (WLI) to measure roughness, step-heights, and topography with sub-nm vertical resolution and 1um lateral resolution. This is a rapid, non-contact, and non-destructive technique to analyze small areas (80x80 um) and large areas (100x100 mm). Limitations include thin, transparent films and dissimilar materials.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3FULLRegister!
 
Training: SC-5 Headway Spinner & VPO-1 HMDS Primer Oven - G07, inside the Cleanroom
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training session covers the standard operation procedure (SOP) for spin coaters in the cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites. Please complete the prerequisite trainings before coming to the spin coater training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Note, the training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the first wet-bench you see in the cleanroom.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
31Register!
 
Training: SEC - Optical Profilometer Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Bruker ContourX optical profilometer.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
10:00 am - 11:00 am
21Register!
 
Training: Thermo Scientific XPS Training - G27
Trainer: Hao-Yu (Greg) Lin
Training on Thermo Scientific K-Alpha+ XPS system
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:30 am
There are two online training prerequisite courses.
4FULLRegister!
 
Training: training for EL-6 and EL-7 - EL-7 room
Trainer: Yuan Lu
training for EL-6 and EL-7
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
51Register!
 
Training: WB-2 EVG 501 Wafer Bonder - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training covers the standard operation procedure for the WB-2 EVG 501 Wafer Bonder. Users will learn wafer bonding techniques:
1) Direct
2) Thermo-Compression
3) Adhesive
** Users may need Wet Bench/Acid/RCA Training

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (WB-2, EVG wafer bonder).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:30 am - 10:30 am
33Register!
 
Thursday, October 5th, 2023
Training: B15A Sample Prep Lab In-Person Training - Grey couches in LISE basement, outside B15A
Trainer: Cathleen Hallinan
The B15A Sample Prep lab training will cover basic safety measures within the B15A space as well as protocols, policies and relevant reources of the space. Trainings will be conduct by the lab safety officer, Cathleen Hallinan. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Cathleen via email at cathleen_hallinan@fas.harvard.edu

*This training was previously online but as of 9/7/2023 this training will be offered in person only*
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
109Register!
 
Training: DOE-1 - ULVAC Deep Oxide Etcher training - In front of the tool, inside the G7 cleanroom.
Trainer: Kenlin Huang
DOE-1 - ULVAC Deep Oxide Etcher training
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
617-495-1738
42Register!
 
Training: G07 -- CNS Cleanroom Access Orientation - G07
Trainer: John Tsakirgis
An understanding of CNS cleanroom Fabrication Area
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Please meet in front of G07 -- Please be Prompt
103Register!
 
Training: RIE-9 - Anatech Barrel Plasma System and RIE-14 - Samco PC-300 Plasma Cleaning System - In front of the tool, inside the G7 cleanroom.
Trainer: Kenlin Huang
RIE-9 - Anatech Barrel Plasma System and RIE-14 - Samco PC-300 Plasma Cleaning System
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
617-495-1738
42Register!
 
Training: SEC - Rheometer Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the TA Discovery HR 20 Rheometer.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
21Register!
 
Friday, October 6th, 2023
Training: SEC - AFM Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Bruker JPK NanoWizard 4 XP atomic force microscope, including mechanical and fluorescence-correlated measurements.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
21Register!
 
Training: SEC - DMA Training - SEC LL2.226
Trainer: Nicholas Colella
Training on the Mettler Toledo DMA 1 dynamic mechanical analyzer.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
21Register!
 
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
Training: ALD-3 PdR ALD System Training - PVD Bay (last bay in cleanroom); small red and white instrument on far wall
Trainer: Mughees Khan
This training provides users the protocols needed to operate the ALD-3 benchtop thermal ALD system. This system is primarily used for depositing Al2O3, SiO2 and Pt thin films on 4" substrates or 3D objects up to 8mm in height. The tool is capable of 40C deposition of Al2O3 and down to 100C for SiO2 and 125C for Pt. Both the SiO2 and Pt processes utilize Ozone as the counter reactant.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
21Register!
 
Training: FIB-6 Zeiss Crossbeam FIB Basic Training - B15E
Trainer: Stephan Kraemer
Introduction into the basic operation of the Crossbeam 550 Focused Ion Beam microscope, including general workflow, beam-assisted deposition, basics of ion-material interaction, preparation of cross sections and high-resolution imaging. More advanced tasks, such as TEM sample preparation or 3D serial sectioning, will build on the introduced concepts.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prior SEM training recommended but not necessary
3FULLRegister!
 
Training: Introduction to Thin Film Deposition - Outside Cleanroom, in CNS Training Area
Trainer: Mac Hathaway
All About Thin Films, with an emphasis on Practical Uses and Important Process Variables

Prerequisite for ALL Thin Film Equipment training
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
157Register!
 
Training: LPCVD and APCVD Training (CVD 5,6,7,9,10,11) - Cleanroom Dry Processing Bay
Trainer: Mughees Khan
Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing is required before you can sign up for this training.

This is a general training for all of the LPCVD and APCVD furnaces. These Tystar furnaces can accommodate anything from a single 1cm substrate up to two full cassettes (50) of 6" wafers.
The various furnaces encompass the following processes:
- Anneals of non-metal containing samples from 250 to 1100C under O2, N2, and H2/He
- Anneals of metal containing samples from 250 to 1100C under N2 and H2/He
- Low stress and stoichiometric silicon nitride
- Amorphous and polycrystalline silicon (doped with P or B or undoped)
- SiO2 from TEOS (conformal, additive SiO2 process)
- SiO2 from oxidation of silicon using H2O or O2
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
22Register!
 
Training: NF-Training Litho Intro - Online by Zoom
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is an online training Introduction to Lithography at CNS, covering basics of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and 3D laser lithography. Users are encouraged to take this class before taking any other photo- or e-beam lithography trainings. As listed below, there are two prerequisites that you must finish before registering to this training session:

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Bok Yeop Ahn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Introduction to Lithography
Time: Oct 10, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom meeting
https://harvard.zoom.us/j/93091018653?pwd=ckVsZ0tEcWJ5STZibSt3dTFEVkJXdz09

Meeting ID: 930 9101 8653
Password: 961800
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:30 am - 10:30 am
2017Register!
 
Training: SEM-10, Hitachi SU8230 SEM - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the SEM tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is a training session for HITACHI SU8230 SEM in cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must complete before coming to this SEM-10 training session.
- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- CNS Online SEM Training Module (Online course) https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/leclassview/dowbt-00008486

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (SEM-10).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
32Register!
 
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023
Training: CVD-14 Oxford ICP-CVD - Low Temp - CNS cleanroom - Dry processing bay at CVD-14
Trainer: Mughees Khan
Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing is required before you can sign up for training. This training will enable users to grow high quality SiO2, SiNx, and a-Si films. No doping or active cooling is available on this tool. All baseline processes are at 80C with the exception of a-Si, which runs at 200C. Full temperature range is from -20C to 400C.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
3FULLRegister!
 
Training: CVD-3 STS PECVD - CNS Cleanroom - Dry processing bay
Trainer: Mughees Khan
This training will provide users the necessary technique to deposit high quality SiO2, SiNx, and a:Si films at temperatures from ~200 to 350C. a-Si films can also be doped with B or P.
This tool is equipped with two RF generators, one at 13.56MHz (High frequency, HF recipes) and 380 kHz (low frequency, LF recipes). There are also recipes that take advantage of both RF generators to yield films with lower stress esp. silicon nitride films.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
3FULLRegister!
 
Training: Cypher S/ES and MFP3d BiO Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Training Part-1 (SPM-2 & 6) - LISE B58
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event will focus on the basic imaging and operation of the Cypher S/ES and/or MFP3D BiO AFM’s available at CNS (SPM- 2 and 6). Starting from the basic principles of AFM, users will also learn about cantilever selection and installation, different imaging modes, image quality improvement, and data processing and analysis methods. SPM probes are provided for training; however, users must supply their own probes during independent use. Full independent tool access requires completion of part-1 basic imaging and operation demonstrated by staff, followed by part-2 individual user assisted session that serves as a qualification for independent use on another day. Please register for each event and meet in hallway outside LISE B58
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Metrology for Nanofabrication Part-1 (Stylus Profilometry, Ellipsometry, and Electrical Property Measurements) - Inside Nanofabrication Cleanroom LISE G07
Trainer: Jason Tresback
It is recommended but not required that you register and attend the Introduction to Metrology for Nanofabrication Lecture. The metrology for nanofabrication part-1 training event will focus on fundamental measurement tools for nanofabrication including, contact/stylus surface Profilometer (DekTak XT and 6m) (PL-5/8), multi-wavelength scanning Ellipsometer (FS-150XY) (ES-3), Thick film Reflectometer (MET-35), and Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer w/ Signatone 4-Pt Probe Station (Agilent 4156C & Signatone 4pt Probe Station)(PB-1 & CE-1/2). Full independent access to these tools listed above is completed during this training, however the amount of time spent on each tool will vary based on participants. We meet inside the Cleanroom gowning area or within the Metrology Bay inside the CNS cleanroom (G07).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Nikon Micro-CT Training - G27
Trainer: Hao-Yu (Greg) Lin
Training on Nikon X-tek Micro-CT system
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:30 am
One prerequisite online course
44Register!
 
Training: OL-4 SUSS MA6 Mask Aligner - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is a training session for MA6 Mask Aligner in the cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must finish before getting to MA6 mask aligner training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Headway Photoresist Spinner – SC5 & VPO (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (OL-4 Mask aligner).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
33Register!
 
Training: RIE-13 - Oxford PlasmaPro 100 Cobra 300 training - In front of the tool, inside the G7 cleanroom.
Trainer: Kenlin Huang
RIE-13 - Oxford PlasmaPro 100 Cobra 300
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
617-495-1738
4FULLRegister!
 
Training: RIE-7 - Unaxis Shuttleline ICP RIE - In front of the tool, inside the G7 cleanroom.
Trainer: Kenlin Huang
RIE-7 - Unaxis Shuttleline ICP RIE
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
617-495-1738
44Register!
 
Training: SC-5 Headway Spinner & VPO-1 HMDS Primer Oven - G07, inside the Cleanroom
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training session covers the standard operation procedure (SOP) for spin coaters in the cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites. Please complete the prerequisite trainings before coming to the spin coater training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Note, the training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the first wet-bench you see in the cleanroom.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
32Register!
 
Training: SP-3 AJA sputtering system training for 3-gun system - CNS cleanroom (G-07) Dry Bay
Trainer: Ed Macomber
Please read the training description all the way through.
This training is for standard operating procedure of SP-3 sputtering system. The system has one RF source and two DC sources (DC power supply is switchable between the two sources).The substrate holder can accommodate up to a 4” diameter wafer. SP-3 can deposit many different materials including conductive metals and oxide and nitride materials (Al, Cu, Si3N4, SiO2, etc.). No ferromagnetics (including Ni, Fe, Co) are allowed in SP-3. CNS does not supply Au or Pt for use in SP-3. The system has process O2 flow, process N2 flow, substrate heating to 850C, and can facilitate co-sputtering with one RF and one DC gun. After an additional one-to-one training for target changes, the user can then change targets on their own to fit their own schedule. After 3 uses (with no problems) users are given 24/7 access.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(check document links in confirmation email)
32Register!
 
Training: Wetbench and Chemical Safety Training - Outside Cleanroom, in CNS Training Area
Trainer: Mac Hathaway
Chemical Safety and Wetbench Operations, with an emphasis on Situational Awareness, and how to Live a Good Life.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
104Register!
 
Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Training: ALD-2 GEMStar ALD Training - Wet Processing Bay - CNS cleanroom
Trainer: Mughees Khan
This training introduces users protocols needed to operate ALD-2. This system is primarily used for depositing conducting metal nitride and potentially pure metal films with good uniformity, conformality, and material purity. Deposition rates are slow, in the range of 1-3 Å per minute, but extremely high-aspect-ratio fill (40:1) is easily achievable. Currently, only WNx is available. In addition, Al2O3 can also be deposited on this tool.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
22Register!
 
Training: B15A Sample Prep Lab In-Person Training - Grey couches in LISE basement, outside B15A
Trainer: Cathleen Hallinan
The B15A Sample Prep lab training will cover basic safety measures within the B15A space as well as protocols, policies and relevant reources of the space. Trainings will be conduct by the lab safety officer, Cathleen Hallinan. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Cathleen via email at cathleen_hallinan@fas.harvard.edu

*This training was previously online but as of 9/7/2023 this training will be offered in person only*
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1010Register!
 
Training: G07 -- CNS Cleanroom Access Orientation - G07
Trainer: John Tsakirgis
An understanding of CNS cleanroom Fabrication Area
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Please meet in front of G07 -- Please be Prompt
109Register!
 
Training: Maskless Aligners training - Metrology bay in the cleanroom
Trainer: Guixiong Zhong
Basic training to use the OL-10 and OL-11 maskless aligners. Please complete the following prerequisites before coming to the MLA150 training.
- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Headway Photoresist Spinner SC5 & VPO. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
41Register!
 
Training: OL-11 Maskless Aligner MLA-2 - E-beam lithography bay in the cleanroom
Trainer: Guixiong Zhong
Basic training to use the OL-11 MLA-2. This training is for users who have already had the accesses to the OL-10 MLA150.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
21Register!
 
Friday, October 13th, 2023
Training: Sharon EE-3 e-beam evaporator training - We meet in the cleanroom PVD bay (last bay inside of LISE G07)
Trainer: Ed Macomber
Please read the training description all the way through:
E-beam evaporation in EE-3 is covered; EE-3 can deposit 19 different materials (metals). All materials are user supplied for EE-3 (pellets and crucible liners). We will cover venting, loading the sample, pumping down (vacuum system) and the actual deposition. Plan on ~1.5 hr for this training. This is a manually operated deposition system and will likely take most users a few times using it to become comfortable with the machine. We meet in the cleanroom PVD bay (last bay inside LISE G07).
Once you sign up, you will receive the training confirmation email which will contain links to documents including the SOP. Please be sure to review the SOP BEFORE the training.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
(Please review document links in email confirmation)
32Register!
 
Monday, October 16th, 2023
Training: Sharon TE-3, 4, and 5 Thermal Evaporator Training - LISE G07 (CNS Cleanroom), PVD Bay
Trainer: Ed Macomber
Training on TE-3, 4 and 5 for thermal evaporation of metals is covered. We meet promptly at the system in the CNS cleanroom PVD bay. To attend this training, you need to be able to show up at the time indicated and stay for the whole training. Plan on about 1.5 hours for this training. Venting, loading a sample, pumping and evaporation are performed and explained. For these TE systems, users supply their own deposition materials and boats (sources). CNS supplies the materials for training. After this training you will have access to all 3 systems, which are collectively capable of depositing: Ti, Cr, Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Ni, etc. Check the links in the confirmation email for important attachments including the S.O.P. Review the SOP before the training.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
(Please review document links in email confirmation)
31Register!
 
Tuesday, October 17th, 2023
Training: AB-2 RCA Cleaning Wet Process Station -
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training covers the standard operation procedure for the RCA cleaning at the acid wet bench stations. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must complete before coming to this training session.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Training location is at the acid/base bay inside the cleanroom.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Denton E-beam Evaporator (EE-4) training - LISE G07 (cleanroom); PVD Bay
Trainer: Ed Macomber
Use of the EE-4 for thin film metal deposition is covered by going through a standard deposition. EE-4 is fully automated and can deposit the following materials: Au, Pt, Ag, Ti, Cr, Pd. PLEASE NOTE: these listed materials are the only materials that can be used in EE-4. We use a test sample for a quick deposition, which is all that's required for the training. Plan on ~1 hr for this training. We meet promptly right at the machine in the LISE CR PVD bay.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
(check links in confirmation email for documents)
44Register!
 
Training: Disco DAD-3221 Automatic Dicing Saw (SW-5) Training Part 1-Basic Operation - LISE G06
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event will cover the basic operation of the Disco DAD-3221 Automatic Dicing Saw (SW-5). The tool uses a rotating, ultra-thin (200 um Thick) diamond/resin composite blade, in a wet environment to cut materials such as silicon wafers, non-toxic semiconductors, glass sheets, quartz, and ceramics, etc. Your sample should be coating with a protective layer, such as photo resist to protect it from the cutting water. Full tool access will require attending part 1-Basic operation demonstrated by staff, followed by part-2 individual user assisted session that serves as a user qualification on another day AND LISE G06 Room Orientation will be covered during part-1
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: FIB-4 FEI Helios Basic Training - B15F
Trainer: Stephan Kraemer
Introduction into the basic operation of the Helios Nanolab 660 Focused Ion Beam microscope, including general workflow, beam-assisted deposition, basics of ion-material interaction, preparation of cross sections and high-resolution imaging. More advanced tasks, such as TEM sample preparation or 3D serial sectioning, will build on the introduced concepts.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prior SEM training recommended but not necessary
43Register!
 
Training: Introduction to Dry Etching - Online, Zoom ID 990 9681 5765, passcode 315648
Trainer: Ling Xie
In this introduction class, the basic working principles of Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) and Ion Beam Etch (IBE) will be discussed, main topics include:
i) What is the plasma used in dry etching processes?
ii) Chemical etching,
iii) Physical etching,
iv) Etch profile control, and
v) Dry etch technologies and capabilities in CNS Cleanroom.

This introduction class is pre-required for taking trainings on any CNS dry etching systems.

At current time, the class is offered online with Zoom: ID 990 9681 5765, passcode 315648.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1413Register!
 
Training: Office Hour for Nano-/Micro- Fabrication Related Questions - Online with Zoom
Trainer: Ling Xie
Ling Xie is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Zoom Meeting for training
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join Zoom meeting
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TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
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Training: OL-9 Nanoscribe 3D Lithography System - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training session covers the standard operation procedure (SOP) for the OL-9 Nanoscribe Lithography System that is useful to fabricate 3D nanostructures in any arbitrary form factors with minimum resolution of 150 nm. As listed below, trainees should complete the prerequisites before getting to this training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (OL-9 Nanoscribe).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:00 am
33Register!
 
Training: SEM-10, Hitachi SU8230 SEM - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the SEM tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is a training session for HITACHI SU8230 SEM in cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must complete before coming to this SEM-10 training session.
- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- CNS Online SEM Training Module (Online course) https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/leclassview/dowbt-00008486

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (SEM-10).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Woollam RC2 Spectroscopic Ellipsometer Training (ES-4) - Inside Nanofabrication Cleanroom LISE G07
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event will cover the basic operation of RC2 spectroscopic ellipsometer including sample mounting, auto-alignment, model selection/development, and mapping using small spot size (125um) with wavelength range of 200-2500nm. Wafer mapping will also be covered. We will meet inside the Nanofabrication cleanroom along the windows
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: XeF2 Etcher Training - CNS Cleanroom G07
Trainer: Ling Xie
Etch Si with a high selectivity to SiO2, Si3N4, Resist.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
44Register!
 
Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Training: Jupiter XR Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Training Part-1 (SPM-12) Inside the Cleanroom - Inside Nanofabrication Cleanroom LISE G07
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event will focus on the basic imaging and operation of the Jupiter XR AFM available inside the Nanofabrication Cleanroom (SPM-12). Starting from the basic principles of AFM, users will also learn about cantilever selection and installation, different imaging modes, image quality improvement, and data processing and analysis methods. SPM probes are provided for training; however, users must supply their own probes during independent use. Full independent tool access requires completion of part-1 basic imaging and operation demonstrated by staff, followed by part-2 individual user assisted session that serves as a qualification for independent use on another day.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
32Register!
 
Training: Metrology for Nanofabrication Part-1 (Stylus Profilometry, Ellipsometry, and Electrical Property Measurements) - Inside Nanofabrication Cleanroom LISE G07
Trainer: Jason Tresback
It is recommended but not required that you register and attend the Introduction to Metrology for Nanofabrication Lecture. The metrology for nanofabrication part-1 training event will focus on fundamental measurement tools for nanofabrication including, contact/stylus surface Profilometer (DekTak XT and 6m) (PL-5/8), multi-wavelength scanning Ellipsometer (FS-150XY) (ES-3), Thick film Reflectometer (MET-35), and Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer w/ Signatone 4-Pt Probe Station (Agilent 4156C & Signatone 4pt Probe Station)(PB-1 & CE-1/2). Full independent access to these tools listed above is completed during this training, however the amount of time spent on each tool will vary based on participants. We meet inside the Cleanroom gowning area or within the Metrology Bay inside the CNS cleanroom (G07).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: OL-4 SUSS MA6 Mask Aligner - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is a training session for MA6 Mask Aligner in the cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must finish before getting to MA6 mask aligner training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Headway Photoresist Spinner – SC5 & VPO (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (OL-4 Mask aligner).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
33Register!
 
Training: RIE 10 Rapier DRIE Training - The first hour training is online, Zoom ID 990 9681 5765, passcode 315648, held outside the cleanroom and the rest of time is inside the cleanroom.
Trainer: Ling Xie
It is required to take the "Introduction to Dry Etching" before this training.

The first hour training is online, Zoom ID 990 9681 5765, passcode 315648.

The SPTS Rapier system is for deep silicon etch only, it is configured with dual plasma sources, dual gas inlets, electro-static clamping chuck, AMS chiller to control the chuck temperature from -15°C to + 40°C, and Claritas end-point detector.

Specifications
• Etch rate: 1.0 – 10 µm/min
• Aspect ratio: 5 – 50
• Etch depth: 5µm – several hundreds of microns
• Feature size: nm – mm scales in lateral dimension
• Sider wall roughness (scallop depth): 6nm – 700nm
• Sample size ≤ 6”
• Etch mask: only resists and SiO2 allowed

The first hour training is online, Zoom ID 990 9681 5765, passcode 315648.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
41Register!
 
Training: SC-5 Headway Spinner & VPO-1 HMDS Primer Oven - G07, inside the Cleanroom
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training session covers the standard operation procedure (SOP) for spin coaters in the cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites. Please complete the prerequisite trainings before coming to the spin coater training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Note, the training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the first wet-bench you see in the cleanroom.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
31Register!
 
Training: Thermo Scientific XPS Training - G27
Trainer: Hao-Yu (Greg) Lin
Training on Thermo Scientific K-Alpha+ XPS system
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:30 am
There are two online training prerequisite courses.
44Register!
 
Training: WB-2 EVG 501 Wafer Bonder - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training covers the standard operation procedure for the WB-2 EVG 501 Wafer Bonder. Users will learn wafer bonding techniques:
1) Direct
2) Thermo-Compression
3) Adhesive
** Users may need Wet Bench/Acid/RCA Training

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (WB-2, EVG wafer bonder).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:30 am - 10:30 am
33Register!
 
Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Training: B15A Sample Prep Lab In-Person Training - Grey couches in LISE basement, outside B15A
Trainer: Cathleen Hallinan
The B15A Sample Prep lab training will cover basic safety measures within the B15A space as well as protocols, policies and relevant reources of the space. Trainings will be conduct by the lab safety officer, Cathleen Hallinan. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Cathleen via email at cathleen_hallinan@fas.harvard.edu

*This training was previously online but as of 9/7/2023 this training will be offered in person only*
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1010Register!
 
Training: G07 -- CNS Cleanroom Access Orientation - G07
Trainer: John Tsakirgis
An understanding of CNS cleanroom Fabrication Area
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Please meet in front of G07 -- Please be Prompt
1010Register!
 
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
Training: ALD-3 PdR ALD System Training - PVD Bay (last bay in cleanroom); small red and white instrument on far wall
Trainer: Mughees Khan
This training provides users the protocols needed to operate the ALD-3 benchtop thermal ALD system. This system is primarily used for depositing Al2O3, SiO2 and Pt thin films on 4" substrates or 3D objects up to 8mm in height. The tool is capable of 40C deposition of Al2O3 and down to 100C for SiO2 and 125C for Pt. Both the SiO2 and Pt processes utilize Ozone as the counter reactant.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
22Register!
 
Training: FIB-6 Zeiss Crossbeam FIB Basic Training - B15E
Trainer: Stephan Kraemer
Introduction into the basic operation of the Crossbeam 550 Focused Ion Beam microscope, including general workflow, beam-assisted deposition, basics of ion-material interaction, preparation of cross sections and high-resolution imaging. More advanced tasks, such as TEM sample preparation or 3D serial sectioning, will build on the introduced concepts.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prior SEM training recommended but not necessary
33Register!
 
Training: Introduction to Thin Film Deposition - Outside Cleanroom, in CNS Training Area
Trainer: Mac Hathaway
All About Thin Films, with an emphasis on Practical Uses and Important Process Variables

Prerequisite for ALL Thin Film Equipment training
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
1514Register!
 
Training: LPCVD and APCVD Training (CVD 5,6,7,9,10,11) - Cleanroom Dry Processing Bay
Trainer: Mughees Khan
Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing is required before you can sign up for this training.

This is a general training for all of the LPCVD and APCVD furnaces. These Tystar furnaces can accommodate anything from a single 1cm substrate up to two full cassettes (50) of 6" wafers.
The various furnaces encompass the following processes:
- Anneals of non-metal containing samples from 250 to 1100C under O2, N2, and H2/He
- Anneals of metal containing samples from 250 to 1100C under N2 and H2/He
- Low stress and stoichiometric silicon nitride
- Amorphous and polycrystalline silicon (doped with P or B or undoped)
- SiO2 from TEOS (conformal, additive SiO2 process)
- SiO2 from oxidation of silicon using H2O or O2
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
22Register!
 
Training: NF-Training Litho Intro - Online by Zoom
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is an online training Introduction to Lithography at CNS, covering basics of photolithography, e-beam lithography, and 3D laser lithography. Users are encouraged to take this class before taking any other photo- or e-beam lithography trainings. As listed below, there are two prerequisites that you must finish before registering to this training session:

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Bok Yeop Ahn is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Introduction to Lithography
Time: Oct 24, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 916 3987 5297
Password: 628766
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:00 am - 10:30 am
2019Register!
 
Training: Office Hour for Nano-/Micro- Fabrication Related Questions - Online with Zoom
Trainer: Ling Xie
Ling Xie is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Zoom Meeting for training
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join Zoom meeting
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Password: 315648

Join by telephone (use any number to dial in)
+1 301 715 8592
+1 309 205 3325
+1 312 626 6799
+1 646 931 3860
+1 929 436 2866
+1 669 444 9171
+1 669 900 6833
+1 719 359 4580
+1 253 215 8782
+1 346 248 7799
+1 386 347 5053
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Training: RIE 8 STS ICP RIE - CNS Cleanroom
Trainer: Ling Xie
It is required to take the "Introduction to Dry Etching" before this training.

The RIE 8 is used to etch silicon, silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon carbide, and 2D materials.
Chamber Pre-Cleaning and Conditioning are Required: Before etching any samples, users must run the “O2-Clean” recipe for 20 minutes and the recipe to be used for 5-10 minutes.

The STS MPX/LPX RIE system is an Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) etching system. Using the ICP technology, this RIE is characterized with high plasma density, low operating pressure, high etch rate, excellent etch uniformity, and low energy ion damage. Available etching gases on this system include SF6, C4F8, O2, H2, Ar, Cl2, BCl3, and HBr. The maximum coil and platen powers are 1200W and 250W, respectively. Equipped with a chiller, the MPX/LPX system allows the substrate temperature to be controlled from 15°C to 30°C.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
3FULLRegister!
 
Training: SEM-10, Hitachi SU8230 SEM - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the SEM tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is a training session for HITACHI SU8230 SEM in cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must complete before coming to this SEM-10 training session.
- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- CNS Online SEM Training Module (Online course) https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/leclassview/dowbt-00008486

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (SEM-10).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
32Register!
 
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
Training: CVD-14 Oxford ICP-CVD - Low Temp - CNS cleanroom - Dry processing bay at CVD-14
Trainer: Mughees Khan
Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing is required before you can sign up for training. This training will enable users to grow high quality SiO2, SiNx, and a-Si films. No doping or active cooling is available on this tool. All baseline processes are at 80C with the exception of a-Si, which runs at 200C. Full temperature range is from -20C to 400C.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
3FULLRegister!
 
Training: CVD-3 STS PECVD - CNS Cleanroom - Dry processing bay
Trainer: Mughees Khan
This training will provide users the necessary technique to deposit high quality SiO2, SiNx, and a:Si films at temperatures from ~200 to 350C. a-Si films can also be doped with B or P.
This tool is equipped with two RF generators, one at 13.56MHz (High frequency, HF recipes) and 380 kHz (low frequency, LF recipes). There are also recipes that take advantage of both RF generators to yield films with lower stress esp. silicon nitride films.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
32Register!
 
Training: Cypher S/ES and MFP3d BiO Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Training Part-1 (SPM-2 & 6) - LISE B58
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event will focus on the basic imaging and operation of the Cypher S/ES and/or MFP3D BiO AFM’s available at CNS (SPM- 2 and 6). Starting from the basic principles of AFM, users will also learn about cantilever selection and installation, different imaging modes, image quality improvement, and data processing and analysis methods. SPM probes are provided for training; however, users must supply their own probes during independent use. Full independent tool access requires completion of part-1 basic imaging and operation demonstrated by staff, followed by part-2 individual user assisted session that serves as a qualification for independent use on another day. Please register for each event and meet in hallway outside LISE B58
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Maskless Aligners training - Metrology bay in the cleanroom
Trainer: Guixiong Zhong
Basic training to use the OL-10 and OL-11 maskless aligners. Please complete the following prerequisites before coming to the MLA150 training.
- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Headway Photoresist Spinner SC5 & VPO. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
4FULLRegister!
 
Training: Metrology for Nanofabrication Part-1 (Stylus Profilometry, Ellipsometry, and Electrical Property Measurements) - Inside Nanofabrication Cleanroom LISE G07
Trainer: Jason Tresback
It is recommended but not required that you register and attend the Introduction to Metrology for Nanofabrication Lecture. The metrology for nanofabrication part-1 training event will focus on fundamental measurement tools for nanofabrication including, contact/stylus surface Profilometer (DekTak XT and 6m) (PL-5/8), multi-wavelength scanning Ellipsometer (FS-150XY) (ES-3), Thick film Reflectometer (MET-35), and Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer w/ Signatone 4-Pt Probe Station (Agilent 4156C & Signatone 4pt Probe Station)(PB-1 & CE-1/2). Full independent access to these tools listed above is completed during this training, however the amount of time spent on each tool will vary based on participants. We meet inside the Cleanroom gowning area or within the Metrology Bay inside the CNS cleanroom (G07).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Nikon Micro-CT Training - G27
Trainer: Hao-Yu (Greg) Lin
Training on Nikon X-tek Micro-CT system
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:30 am
One prerequisite online course
44Register!
 
Training: OL-11 Maskless Aligner MLA-2 - E-beam lithography bay in the cleanroom
Trainer: Guixiong Zhong
Basic training to use the OL-11 MLA-2. This training is for users who have already had the accesses to the OL-10 MLA150.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
22Register!
 
Training: OL-4 SUSS MA6 Mask Aligner - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is a training session for MA6 Mask Aligner in the cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must finish before getting to MA6 mask aligner training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Headway Photoresist Spinner – SC5 & VPO (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (OL-4 Mask aligner).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
33Register!
 
Training: RIE 11 Plasma-Therm Diamond Etcher - CNS Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Ling Xie
It is required to take the "Introduction to Dry Etching" before this training.

RIE 11 is used for diamond etch only!

The Versaline RIE is an Inductive Coupled Plasma Etching System with a maximum ICP source power of 1,200W and a maximum substrate bias power of 600W. The system is configured to handle 4” wafers and equipped with mechanical clamping and backside helium heat-conducting features. Its substrate temperature can be controlled from 10°C to180°C. In addition, temperatures of three other components inside the chamber can also be controlled from room temperature to 120°C, including Lid, Ceramic Spool, and Metal Liner. Setting these components at elevated temperatures before processing will reduce by-product coating speed on chamber walls and stabilize chamber conditions for the first couple of runs after the tool was at a stand-by state for a long time.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
42Register!
 
Training: RIE-13 - Oxford PlasmaPro 100 Cobra 300 training - In front of the tool, inside the G7 cleanroom.
Trainer: Kenlin Huang
RIE-13 - Oxford PlasmaPro 100 Cobra 300
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
617-495-1738
43Register!
 
Training: RIE-7 - Unaxis Shuttleline ICP RIE - In front of the tool, inside the G7 cleanroom.
Trainer: Kenlin Huang
RIE-7 - Unaxis Shuttleline ICP RIE
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
617-495-1738
44Register!
 
Training: SC-5 Headway Spinner & VPO-1 HMDS Primer Oven - G07, inside the Cleanroom
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training session covers the standard operation procedure (SOP) for spin coaters in the cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites. Please complete the prerequisite trainings before coming to the spin coater training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Note, the training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the first wet-bench you see in the cleanroom.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Wetbench and Chemical Safety Training - Outside Cleanroom, in CNS Training Area
Trainer: Mac Hathaway
Chemical Safety and Wetbench Operations, with an emphasis on Situational Awareness, and how to Live a Good Life.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
1010Register!
 
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Training: ALD-2 GEMStar ALD Training - Wet Processing Bay - CNS cleanroom
Trainer: Mughees Khan
This training introduces users protocols needed to operate ALD-2. This system is primarily used for depositing conducting metal nitride and potentially pure metal films with good uniformity, conformality, and material purity. Deposition rates are slow, in the range of 1-3 Å per minute, but extremely high-aspect-ratio fill (40:1) is easily achievable. Currently, only WNx is available. In addition, Al2O3 can also be deposited on this tool.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Prerequisite: Introduction to Thin Film Growth and Processing
22Register!
 
Training: B15A Sample Prep Lab In-Person Training - Grey couches in LISE basement, outside B15A
Trainer: Cathleen Hallinan
The B15A Sample Prep lab training will cover basic safety measures within the B15A space as well as protocols, policies and relevant reources of the space. Trainings will be conduct by the lab safety officer, Cathleen Hallinan. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Cathleen via email at cathleen_hallinan@fas.harvard.edu

*This training was previously online but as of 9/7/2023 this training will be offered in person only*
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1010Register!
 
Training: G07 -- CNS Cleanroom Access Orientation - G07
Trainer: John Tsakirgis
An understanding of CNS cleanroom Fabrication Area
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Please meet in front of G07 -- Please be Prompt
1010Register!
 
Friday, October 27th, 2023
Training: Sharon EE-3 e-beam evaporator training - We meet in the cleanroom PVD bay (last bay inside of LISE G07)
Trainer: Ed Macomber
Please read the training description all the way through:
E-beam evaporation in EE-3 is covered; EE-3 can deposit 19 different materials (metals). All materials are user supplied for EE-3 (pellets and crucible liners). We will cover venting, loading the sample, pumping down (vacuum system) and the actual deposition. Plan on ~1.5 hr for this training. This is a manually operated deposition system and will likely take most users a few times using it to become comfortable with the machine. We meet in the cleanroom PVD bay (last bay inside LISE G07).
Once you sign up, you will receive the training confirmation email which will contain links to documents including the SOP. Please be sure to review the SOP BEFORE the training.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
(Please review document links in email confirmation)
33Register!
 
Monday, October 30th, 2023
Training: Sharon TE-3, 4, and 5 Thermal Evaporator Training - LISE G07 (CNS Cleanroom), PVD Bay
Trainer: Ed Macomber
Training on TE-3, 4 and 5 for thermal evaporation of metals is covered. We meet promptly at the system in the CNS cleanroom PVD bay. To attend this training, you need to be able to show up at the time indicated and stay for the whole training. Plan on about 1.5 hours for this training. Venting, loading a sample, pumping and evaporation are performed and explained. For these TE systems, users supply their own deposition materials and boats (sources). CNS supplies the materials for training. After this training you will have access to all 3 systems, which are collectively capable of depositing: Ti, Cr, Cu, Ag, Au, Al, Ni, etc. Check the links in the confirmation email for important attachments including the S.O.P. Review the SOP before the training.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
(Please review document links in email confirmation)
33Register!
 
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
Training: AB-2 RCA Cleaning Wet Process Station -
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training covers the standard operation procedure for the RCA cleaning at the acid wet bench stations. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must complete before coming to this training session.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Training location is at the acid/base bay inside the cleanroom.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Denton E-beam Evaporator (EE-4) training - LISE G07 (cleanroom); PVD Bay
Trainer: Ed Macomber
Use of the EE-4 for thin film metal deposition is covered by going through a standard deposition. EE-4 is fully automated and can deposit the following materials: Au, Pt, Ag, Ti, Cr, Pd. PLEASE NOTE: these listed materials are the only materials that can be used in EE-4. We use a test sample for a quick deposition, which is all that's required for the training. Plan on ~1 hr for this training. We meet promptly right at the machine in the LISE CR PVD bay.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
(check links in confirmation email for documents)
44Register!
 
Training: Disco DAD-3221 Automatic Dicing Saw (SW-5) Training Part 1-Basic Operation - LISE G06
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event will cover the basic operation of the Disco DAD-3221 Automatic Dicing Saw (SW-5). The tool uses a rotating, ultra-thin (200 um Thick) diamond/resin composite blade, in a wet environment to cut materials such as silicon wafers, non-toxic semiconductors, glass sheets, quartz, and ceramics, etc. Your sample should be coating with a protective layer, such as photo resist to protect it from the cutting water. Full tool access will require attending part 1-Basic operation demonstrated by staff, followed by part-2 individual user assisted session that serves as a user qualification on another day AND LISE G06 Room Orientation will be covered during part-1
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: FIB-4 FEI Helios Basic Training - B15F
Trainer: Stephan Kraemer
Introduction into the basic operation of the Helios Nanolab 660 Focused Ion Beam microscope, including general workflow, beam-assisted deposition, basics of ion-material interaction, preparation of cross sections and high-resolution imaging. More advanced tasks, such as TEM sample preparation or 3D serial sectioning, will build on the introduced concepts.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Prior SEM training recommended but not necessary
44Register!
 
Training: Introduction to Dry Etching - Online, Zoom ID 990 9681 5765, passcode 315648
Trainer: Ling Xie
In this introduction class, the basic working principles of Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) and Ion Beam Etch (IBE) will be discussed, main topics include:
i) What is the plasma used in dry etching processes?
ii) Chemical etching,
iii) Physical etching,
iv) Etch profile control, and
v) Dry etch technologies and capabilities in CNS Cleanroom.

This introduction class is pre-required for taking trainings on any CNS dry etching systems.

At current time, the class is offered online with Zoom: ID 990 9681 5765, passcode 315648.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
1414Register!
 
Training: Office Hour for Nano-/Micro- Fabrication Related Questions - Online with Zoom
Trainer: Ling Xie
Ling Xie is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Zoom Meeting for training
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join Zoom meeting
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Meeting ID: 990 9681 5765
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TimeMax AttendeesAvailableCNS Users ONLY
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
11Register!
 
Training: OL-9 Nanoscribe 3D Lithography System - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This training session covers the standard operation procedure (SOP) for the OL-9 Nanoscribe Lithography System that is useful to fabricate 3D nanostructures in any arbitrary form factors with minimum resolution of 150 nm. As listed below, trainees should complete the prerequisites before getting to this training.

- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- NF-Training Litho. Intro. (Bok Yeop Ahn: byahn@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- Wet bench and Chemical Safety Training Part I and II (Mac Hathaway: hathaway@cns.fas.harvard.edu)

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (OL-9 Nanoscribe).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
9:30 am - 11:00 am
33Register!
 
Training: SEM-10, Hitachi SU8230 SEM - G07, Inside Cleanroom at the SEM tool
Trainer: Bok Yeop Ahn
This is a training session for HITACHI SU8230 SEM in cleanroom at CNS. As listed below, there are several prerequisites that you must complete before coming to this SEM-10 training session.
- LISE Safety Training (John Sweeney: john_sweeney@harvard.edu)
- General Nanofabrication Facility Access (John Tsakirgis: johntsakirgis@cns.fas.harvard.edu)
- CNS Online SEM Training Module (Online course) https://trainingportal.harvard.edu/Saba/Web_spf/NA1PRD0068/common/leclassview/dowbt-00008486

Training location is inside the cleanroom.
Let's meet at the tool (SEM-10).
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
33Register!
 
Training: Woollam RC2 Spectroscopic Ellipsometer Training (ES-4) - Inside Nanofabrication Cleanroom LISE G07
Trainer: Jason Tresback
This training event will cover the basic operation of RC2 spectroscopic ellipsometer including sample mounting, auto-alignment, model selection/development, and mapping using small spot size (125um) with wavelength range of 200-2500nm. Wafer mapping will also be covered. We will meet inside the Nanofabrication cleanroom along the windows
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
33Register!
 
Training: XeF2 Etcher Training - CNS Cleanroom G07
Trainer: Ling Xie
Etch Si with a high selectivity to SiO2, Si3N4, Resist.
TimeMax AttendeesAvailableLISE Cleanroom Users ONLY
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
44Register!
 

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