Research AreasMechanics of Materials and Metallurgy Inorganic Materials and NanostructuresPlasma, Nanostructures and Thin Films ProcessesScientific DepartmentsX-ray DiffractionThe main objective of the department concerns the characterization of materials by means of various experimental devices of X-ray diffractionMicroscopyThe electron microscopy department allows the qualitative and quantitative characterization of materials at the mesoscopic and microscopic scaleDesign, Instrumentation & Experiment MonitoringThe main mission of the department is to ensure the design, manufacture, operation and evolution of experimental chains.High Pressure & Mechanical TestingThe HPEM scientific department supports and accompanies research in the fields of high pressure and mechanics of materials.Scientific ComputingThe department manages software resources, advises and supports teams in the formalization and development of applications