Ernst Ruska-Centre for Microscopy and Spectroscopy with Electrons (ER-C)

Shaping the Future of Electron Microscopy

At the Ernst Ruska-Centre, we push the boundaries of electron microscopy and spectroscopy to reveal how matter works — from atoms and molecules to complex materials and biological systems. By combining world-class instrumentation, scientific expertise and methodological innovation, we develop the technologies and capabilities that will shape the future of microscopy.

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The ER-C is a centre of excellence in advanced transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy for addressing topical problems in solid state physics and chemistry, materials science, soft matter and biology.

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Physics of Nanoscale Systems (ER-C-1)

Materials Science and Technology (ER-C-2)

Structural Biology (ER-C-3)

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ER-C 2.0: A glimpse into the heart of matter

“It’s as if a door to a new world has been opened,” says Privatdozent Dr. Gregor Hagelüken: “When I see the structure of a protein in front of me in all its detail for the first time, it often helps me to understand how this molecular machine works.”

Science: GMR Effect 2.0 for Future Orbitronics Devices

An international research team has shown in Science how magnetic states can be read out electrically using the orbital angular momentum of electrons. Jülich researchers contributed to this milestone in orbitronics, opening a new route for future electronic devices.

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Access to the ER-C’s facilities is provided on the basis of peer-reviewed applications. Please contact our User Office for further information.

ER-C 2.0

As part of the programme to promote structural change in the Rhineland, the Ernst Ruska-Centre at Forschungs- zentrum Jülich is to be strategically expanded within the framework of the ER-C 2.0 project, and as a national research infrastructure for high-resolution electron microscopy, will create characterisation capabilities that are unparalleled world- wide. With its unique profile, the Rhineland is thus set to become Germany's most attractive region for the establishment of new materials technologies.

RIANA

RIANA is a Horizon Europe project advancing both curiosity-driven nanoscience and challenge-driven nanotechnology. Coordinated by DESY, it unites seven European research networks to provide streamlined access to 69 state-of-the-art infrastructures. Through the ARIE network, RIANA drives innovation and shapes the future of nanotechnology in Europe.

ReMade@ARI

ReMade@ARI commits to leverage the development of innovative, sustainable materials for key components in the most diverse sectors, such as electronics, batteries, vehicles, construction, packaging, plastics, textiles and food on an unprecedented level. It will be the central hub in Europe for all sectors and research areas in which new materials for a circular economy will be developed.