[polyfractal]

Yeah, fair point. And hey, this guy built a mass-spec in his garage, so a lot can be done in a non-academic environment:

http://benkrasnow.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-scanning-electron...

[polyfractal]

Whoops, I meant an electron microscope, not a mass spec!

[AnupSavvy]

excellent!!!