Schema Reference Overview¶

This section provides complete technical documentation for all data models in the nomad-dtu-nanolab-plugin. These schemas capture the materials discovery workflow at DTU Nanolab, from managing lab inventory to synthesizing samples to performing characterization measurements.

Understanding the Concepts

If you're new to the plugin, start with the Explanation section to understand the data model philosophy, workflow concepts, and characterization techniques. This reference section focuses on technical schema details.

By Lab Activity¶

Looking for schemas related to specific activities?

Managing inventory? → Lab Inventory & Items

Synthesizing samples? → Synthesis & Processing

Characterizing materials? → Characterization

Analyzing data? → Data Analysis

By Schema Type¶

All schemas are listed in the navigation menu organized by their role in the materials discovery workflow. Each page provides:

Practical context for when and how to use the schema
Complete auto-generated technical documentation
Links to related schemas

Lab Inventory & Items¶

Physical items managed in the lab:

Samples and Libraries - Combinatorial libraries and individual samples created from synthesis or cleaving
Substrates - Base materials for deposition, tracked in batches
Targets - Sputter deposition source materials with composition and power tracking
Gas Supplies - Gas cylinders with cylinder numbers and supply management
Instruments - Laboratory equipment with capabilities and configurations

Synthesis & Processing¶

Fabrication and sample preparation processes:

Sputtering Deposition - Multi-target sputter deposition with power, pressure, and gas control
Rapid Thermal Processing (RTP) - Thermal annealing and treatment processes
Thermal Evaporation - Vacuum deposition via thermal evaporation
Library Cleaving - Splitting combinatorial libraries into individual samples

Characterization¶

Measurement techniques for materials characterization:

Base Measurement Infrastructure - Common functionality shared by all DTU measurements
X-ray Diffraction (XRD) - Crystal structure and phase identification
X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) - Surface composition and chemical states
Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX) - Elemental composition mapping
Photoluminescence (PL) - Optical emission and bandgap characterization
Ellipsometry - Optical constants and film thickness
Raman Spectroscopy - Vibrational modes and material fingerprinting
RT Measurements - Room temperature electrical and optical measurements

Data Analysis¶

Computational analysis and data processing:

Jupyter Analysis - Python-based data analysis workflows with notebook integration

Additional Resources¶

NOMAD Documentation - Main NOMAD platform documentation
Explanation Section - Conceptual understanding of the data model and workflows
Tutorial - Step-by-step guides for getting started
How-to Guides - Practical usage instructions

Adapting for Your Lab¶

These schemas are designed for DTU Nanolab's Materials Discovery group but can serve as a template for similar labs. See the Adapt for Your Lab guide for customization guidance.