For the first-time users;
Please be sure to read and agree to the important matters below before using our services.
For the first-time users (PDF) 
Facility Usage Rules (PDF)
Please be sure to read and agree to the important matters below before using our services.
For the first-time users (PDF) Facility Usage Rules (PDF) How to Use
How to apply?
| Process | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| STEP1 | Submit "Support Request Form" ~ Usage consultation |
Download the "Support Request Form" and submit to; Electron Microscopy Unit's Office <tem[at]nims.go.jp>  Support Request Form (MS Word) / Support Request Form (PDF) |
| STEP2 | User registration |
Register as a user on the appropriate online system. The detailed procedures will be sent by e-mail from the staff after the usage consultation. ARIM: ARIM Application System NOF: NOF Application System Internal: Equipments Management System ( User's Guide) |
| STEP3 | Subject application ~ The result notification |
Once you complete the user registration, move on to the subject application. You will receive the result notification by e-mail. |
| STEP4 | Start using the equipments |
Available for use the equipments according to the type of usage, license, and the reservation policy. |
| STEP5 | Billing |
The usage fee will be noticed by the unit office. |
| STEP6 | The usage finished |
The usage of the machines is closed at the end of each fiscal year. |
| STEP7 | User's report | Submit the "ARIM user's report" (will be opened) for ARIM and NIMS internal users, and a brief report (closed) for NOF users. |
Types of usage and licenses
| Usage Types | Overviews | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Common Use | Equipment Operation by Users | Equipment is operated by the users themselves. Data analysis is also carried out by users. * Users need to get the license beforehand. |
| Technical Support | Equipment Operation with Technical Assistance | Users operate the equipment with the assistance of technical staff. Once users can operate equipment safely, they are granted a license, and their type of use is shifted to "Common Use". |
| Technical Surrogate | Operation on behalf of Users | Based on the request, the technical staff of the unit conducts experiments, measurements, and analyses. |
| Usage Options | Who Can Use | User's Reports | Data Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
 Advanced Research Infrastructure for Materials and Nanotechnology (ARIM) |
For External Users | Open | Selectable |
 NIMS Open Facility (NOF) Service |
For External Users | closed | No |
| NIMS Internal Usage | For NIMS Members | Open | Selectable (*Required in principle) |
Notice
The services of the Electron Microscopy Unit are available if the purposes have researching features. Depending on the purpose, your request may not be acceptable.
