Unique capability for synthesis and characterization of defect-managed oxide films and nanostructures

Abstract

The PIs across the interdisciplinary departments at the University of Minnesota propose to acquire a tunable light source and the transport measurement system to be integrated with the PI’s existing molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) chamber for materials research, education, and student training. This equipment will be the first-of-its-kind in the nation to enable materials synthesis of advanced functional materials at nanoscale with structure and interface quality that is either similar to or exceeding to that of conventional semiconductors. As described below, the new tool will allow creation of defect-managed thin films and nanostructures of functional oxides on-demand by harnessing light energy during synthesis and will establish unique research capabilities for novel materials synthesis with the fast feedback loop using transport measurements. The proposed tool will further enhance the educational landscapes of University of Minnesota through supporting advanced graduate level courses.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 29, 2024
Source ID
FA95502310085

Entities

People

  • Bharat Jalan

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Regents of the University of Minnesota
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Readers

  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene