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The MacsLab concept

The proposed features of the Virtual Laboratory make it ideally suited for the creating of a distributed centre for the analysis of complex surfaces. Such experiments involve large and complex pieces of physics devices, which constitute valuable resources. Facilities like the nuclear microprobe of the Free University of Amsterdam, the AMOLF mass spectrometer and the infra-red imaging spectroscope (also available at AMOLF) are unique in the Netherlands. Integration of these devices in the Virtual Lab makes it possible to operate these devices remotely in a multiple-user collaboration, and new research opportunities are created by combining results from these devices.

In this case study, we will describe the integration of two devices in the Virtual Lab framework. Requirements regarding shared operation of the apparatus, collaboration or users and combination of results are addressed. This case study was co-developed by the VU nuclear microprobe group and the AMOLF FTIR group.

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