NPGS  : User Notices

February 22, 2008: NPGS Update v9.0- includes features for FIB lithography

The latest free update of NPGS v9.0 is available that adds several enhancements. Current NPGS users can use the "Password for Updates" feature in the NPGS Menu program to access the appropriate update.  (On the password dialog window, you can access to the NPGS download web page under the "Help" menu.) An improvement history is available on the update web page.

June 18, 2007: Job Opening - Electron/Ion Beam Instrument Engineer

The University of Oregon's Center for Advanced Materials Characterization in Oregon (CAMCOR) is seeking applications for a full time staff position to begin September 2007. A strong background in maintaining, trouble shooting and upgrading electron/ion beam instruments and associated high voltage, vacuum, mechanical and electrical systems is required. Experience with x-ray diffraction instrumentation is also desirable. Salary range $60K-90K commensurate with experience.

This position will be located in the new Lorry Lokey Integrated Science Laboratory, a state of the art nano and micro science analytical instrument facility designed specifically for exceptional nano-science performance. It will house the latest electron, ion and x-ray beam instrumentation available including a Zeiss Ultra TFEM, FEI Quanta 200 E-SEM, Cameca SX50 and SX100 microprobes, Ion-TOF SIMS, Philips Auger Spectrometer, Philips TEM, Kratos XPS and various assorted coaters, etchers, and other vacuum deposition systems.

The successful candidate with have a BS in a beam microscopy related field and an extensive background in instrument field service with significant practical experience troubleshooting high vacuum electron and ion beam instrumentation at both the system and PC board levels. Must be able to read and understand schematics for electronic circuits and systems. The successful applicant will be involved in modifying/improving instrumentation capabilities to enable the equipment to more fully support unique research needs and will be expected to work intimately with the scientific staff and research faculty. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Interested persons should send a resume with a detailed description of work experience and skills, and arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent to: CAMCOR Instrument Engineer Search Committee, 1253 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 97403-1253. To be assured of full consideration, application materials must be received by July 31, 2007, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. For further information, contact John Donovan (donovan@uoregon.edu).

University of Oregon is an AA/EEO employer committed to cultural diversity.

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March 5, 2007: Postdoc Position - Smart Nanometals for Nonlinear Optics, University of Technology of Troyes, France

Download a PDF file for the official announcement.  - Update: Position has been filled.

October 29, 2004: False Virus Notification about "encrypt.exe" in DesignCAD

Recently, virus scanning programs have been flagging the "encrypt.exe" program within DesignCAD as having the "W95.CIH.remnants" virus. In some cases, the scanning software prevents DesignCAD from installing properly.

In all cases, the "W95.CIH.remnants" notification means that the affected file at one time had the "W95.CHI" virus, however, the virus was removed (in this case, many years ago) and is no longer active. However, the virus scanning software is now treating the file as though it still has an active virus, which is inappropriate. The bottom line is that when the original virus was removed, some inactive bits of the virus were left in the file, which is what is now being treated as an active virus.

If DesignCAD is already installed, you can simply have the virus scanning software delete the "encrypt.exe" file, since it is not used by NPGS anyway.

If you are trying to install DesignCAD, do the following: 1) Disable the active virus scanning; 2) Install DesignCAD; and 3) Re-enable the virus software. Subsequently, you can delete the "encrypt.exe" file.

Oct 25, 2002: PDF version of NPGS User's Manual 

A PDF version of the NPGS User's Manual for both NPGS v8.0 and v9.0 is now available for download.  Please see the Upgrade History page for further information.

Oct. 3, 1996:  E-Mail Addresses:

If you have not already done so, please send e-mail to info@jcnabity.com and introduce yourself and your research.  This will provide me with a updated list of e-mail addresses, that may be used for special announcements, etc.  User e-mail addresses will not be incorporated into the NPGS web site.

Sample Pictures:

If you have samples made with NPGS that you wish to have displayed on this page, please send a gif or jpeg file by e-mail, or a hardcopy that can be scanned. Also, please include a short description of the processing, as well as the application and/or research that the sample is used in.  Alternately, if you have a picture that shows an interesting problem that can be encountered during SEM lithography that would be appropriate for the Diagnostic Images section of the NPGS Sample Pictures page, please send it as well.

WWW Links:

If you have a web site related to e-beam lithography that discusses your research, your facilities, or has pictures of your devices, please let me know.  Also, you are encouraged to make links to the NPGS page at "http:/www.jcnabity.com/".

Suggestions:

If you know of any suppliers related to e-beam lithography that are not listed in the "Other Resources" page, please let me know. Also, any suggestions to improve this web site or NPGS are always welcome.