Visiting IGGL
Applying for a Visit: Contact Facility Manager
Contact information:
Facility Manager: Petter Silkoset
Location: Sem Sælands vei 2
0371 OSLO
Norway
Instruments:
The Ivar Giæver Geomagnetic Laboratory is equipped with the following instruments for paleomagnetic measurements and rock magnetic analyses:
- Instruments for Paleomagnetic measurements:
- WSGI (2G) Model 755 Superconducting Rock Magnetometer (SRM)
- Mag-instruments Ultra-sensitive Spinner Magnetometer (USM)
- Magnetic Shields MuRoom Shielded Room
- AGICO JR-6A Spinner Magnetometer
- AGICO LDA-5 AF Demagnetizer and PAM-1 Anhysteretic/Pulse Magnetizer
- Magnetic Measurements MMTD80A, MMTD60 and MMTD24 Thermal Demagnetizers
- Magnetic Measurements MMLFC Shielded Room
- Instruments for Rock Magnetic analyses:
- Lake Shore PMC MicroMag 3900 Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM)
- AGICO MFK1-FA Kappabridge with CS-4 Furnace
- Bartington MS2/MS3 system
- ASC Scientific IM-10 Impulse Magnetizer
The laboratory has also equipment for sampling and specimen preparation.
Description of services:
- After application and by agreement: Access for researchers in geomagnetism, paleomagnetism and rock-magnetism to the research facilities, including technical assistance with paleomagnetic and rock-magnetic experiments and scientific expertise.
About the laboratory
The Ivar Giæver Geomagnetic Laboratory (IGGL) supports research in geomagnetism, paleomagnetism and rock magnetism at the University of Oslo and beyond.
The laboratory provides access to specialized equipment and facilities for a wide range of research activities, together with scientific and technical expertise in magnetic measurements and analysis.
For detailed information, please refer to http://www.iggl.no/
IGGL is hosted by the Centre for Planetary Habitability (PHAB), Department of Geosciences and PHAB is one of the SFF research centres at the University of Oslo. The laboratory provides facilities for research and teaching within the university, while also supporting external research projects and collaborations.
The laboratory can be booked by staff and students at the University of Oslo through Bookitlab as well as by external research projects, subject to availability and prior agreement.
The laboratory can by appointment be used for research activities and/or to assist students at the Department of Geosciences.