Proximity effects and new correlated phases in closely spaced quantum electronic devices. The aim of this project is to understand the interactions between quantum electronic devices when they are brought into close proximity. A detailed knowledge of these interactions and how to control them is important both for conintued miniaturisation in the semiconductor industry, and for the fundamental understanding of new quantum ground states. To achieve these goals new coupled device designs will be e ....Proximity effects and new correlated phases in closely spaced quantum electronic devices. The aim of this project is to understand the interactions between quantum electronic devices when they are brought into close proximity. A detailed knowledge of these interactions and how to control them is important both for conintued miniaturisation in the semiconductor industry, and for the fundamental understanding of new quantum ground states. To achieve these goals new coupled device designs will be engineered in collaboration with NTT's Basic Research Laboratories in Japan. Theses novel devices will be used to study fundamental correlations in quantum semiconductor systems, with the possibility of forming new correlated states of matter such as electron-hole superfluids.Read moreRead less
Electronics with spin: Investigating spin-dependent electrical properties of semiconductor nano-devices. Devices such as the integrated circuit and semiconductor lasers are products of basic research, and form the basis of new industries that have revolutionised society. Quantum physics was the science of the 20th century and is likely to become a key technology of the 21st century. This project will keep Australia at the forefront of the search for new and potentially commercially useful applic ....Electronics with spin: Investigating spin-dependent electrical properties of semiconductor nano-devices. Devices such as the integrated circuit and semiconductor lasers are products of basic research, and form the basis of new industries that have revolutionised society. Quantum physics was the science of the 20th century and is likely to become a key technology of the 21st century. This project will keep Australia at the forefront of the search for new and potentially commercially useful applications of quantum physics. The project will also provide training for Australian students to work in a cutting-edge semiconductor research facility, and involves linkages with leading international laboratories including Massey University (NZ), the University of Cambridge (UK), and NTT Basic Research Labs (Japan). Read moreRead less
Enhancing the Understanding and Performance of Passivating TiO2 Coatings for Photovoltaic Devices. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been widely used as an antireflection coating in the silicon (Si) photovoltaics industry as it exhibits excellent optical properties and low deposition cost. However, recently manufacturers have been turning to alternatives such as hydrogenated silicon nitride coatings that exhibit greatly improved electronic properties, but cost 4 - 10 times more to deposit. This proj ....Enhancing the Understanding and Performance of Passivating TiO2 Coatings for Photovoltaic Devices. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been widely used as an antireflection coating in the silicon (Si) photovoltaics industry as it exhibits excellent optical properties and low deposition cost. However, recently manufacturers have been turning to alternatives such as hydrogenated silicon nitride coatings that exhibit greatly improved electronic properties, but cost 4 - 10 times more to deposit. This project seeks to understand the fundamental limitations behind the poor surface passivation afforded by TiO2 to a Si wafer, and subsequently develop a passivating TiO2 coating that can reduce the cost of electricity generated by Si solar cells.Read moreRead less
Magnetic ground state and dynamics in high temperature superconductors. This project is aimed at studies of novel advanced materials. It will contribute to research at the leading edge of fundamental physics. This is an international project that incorporates collaboration with two leading German experimental groups. This raises the profile of the project internationally. This collaboration may bring some experiments of overseas scientists to ANSTO OPAL reactor and hence facilitate interactions ....Magnetic ground state and dynamics in high temperature superconductors. This project is aimed at studies of novel advanced materials. It will contribute to research at the leading edge of fundamental physics. This is an international project that incorporates collaboration with two leading German experimental groups. This raises the profile of the project internationally. This collaboration may bring some experiments of overseas scientists to ANSTO OPAL reactor and hence facilitate interactions between Australian and overseas experimental groups.Read moreRead less
Theoretical studies of strongly correlated quantum states in novel condensed matter systems. Strongly correlated quantum electronic and magnetic systems represent one of the most active and exciting areas of condensed matter physics, and one that will continue to have a major bearing on technology. We will pursue an extensive program of research into many aspects of this field, using a variety of analytical and numerical methods, in many of which we are among the world leaders. The project will ....Theoretical studies of strongly correlated quantum states in novel condensed matter systems. Strongly correlated quantum electronic and magnetic systems represent one of the most active and exciting areas of condensed matter physics, and one that will continue to have a major bearing on technology. We will pursue an extensive program of research into many aspects of this field, using a variety of analytical and numerical methods, in many of which we are among the world leaders. The project will add significantly to understanding of the physics of quantum phase transitions, spin-liquids, novel superconductors, and other related phenomena, and of the properties of quantum lattice models.Read moreRead less
High efficiency thermoelectric nanomaterials. High efficiency thermoelectric power generators and refrigerators will have a wealth of applications in the automotive, semiconductor and power generation industries, among many others. Such technology could be used to recycle a significant fraction of the waste heat produced in industrial processes or in car engines, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, or to produce high efficiency domestic refrigerators with no moving parts. Thi ....High efficiency thermoelectric nanomaterials. High efficiency thermoelectric power generators and refrigerators will have a wealth of applications in the automotive, semiconductor and power generation industries, among many others. Such technology could be used to recycle a significant fraction of the waste heat produced in industrial processes or in car engines, reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, or to produce high efficiency domestic refrigerators with no moving parts. This project will improve our theoretical understanding of the fundamental physics which underlies the operation of thermoelectric power generators and refrigerators, and will assist the design and optimisation of the next generation of high efficiency thermoelectric nanomaterials.Read moreRead less
Redesigning the transistor at the atomic-scale. Australian researchers have a world-wide leadership position in atomic-scale electronics. Through the development of powerful new fabrication technologies, Australian scientists are now poised to uncover the physical properties of electronic systems operating on the atomic-scale. This research will be internationally significant, providing ongoing international profile for Australian science. Perhaps more significantly, it will also lay the groundw ....Redesigning the transistor at the atomic-scale. Australian researchers have a world-wide leadership position in atomic-scale electronics. Through the development of powerful new fabrication technologies, Australian scientists are now poised to uncover the physical properties of electronic systems operating on the atomic-scale. This research will be internationally significant, providing ongoing international profile for Australian science. Perhaps more significantly, it will also lay the groundwork for future miniaturisation - and redesign - of the conventional transistor. Over the longer-term, it offers an opportunity for Australia to lift its involvement in the multi-trillion dollar global semiconductor industry.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0454224
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,234,800.00
Summary
Scanning probe facility for atomic-scale device fabrication in silicon and its integration with molecular electronics. This application will establish a unique scanning probe facility to launch two major new initiatives in electronic device fabrication in Australia: (i) atomic-scale device fabrication in silicon and (ii) the integration with molecular electronics. The revolutionary features of the Nanoprobe system exploits recent advances in scanning probe techniques to allow for the first time ....Scanning probe facility for atomic-scale device fabrication in silicon and its integration with molecular electronics. This application will establish a unique scanning probe facility to launch two major new initiatives in electronic device fabrication in Australia: (i) atomic-scale device fabrication in silicon and (ii) the integration with molecular electronics. The revolutionary features of the Nanoprobe system exploits recent advances in scanning probe techniques to allow for the first time fully functional silicon and hybrid silicon-molecular electronic devices to be fabricated and tested at the atomic-scale. Such a facility will draw together a host of experienced researchers in this emerging field enabling Australia to actively lead the development of this new technology at its early stages.Read moreRead less
Polymer Band Gap Engineering. The development of fibre optic communication networks has enabled the provision of low cost long-distance telephony and the dramatic growth of the Internet. This project aims to develop polymeric materials that receive optical signals in the telecommunications (near IR) band. Such a capability would allow RPO to build low cost power monitoring into all its integrated optical devices and would massively enhance its market opportunities and chances of growth. Furtherm ....Polymer Band Gap Engineering. The development of fibre optic communication networks has enabled the provision of low cost long-distance telephony and the dramatic growth of the Internet. This project aims to develop polymeric materials that receive optical signals in the telecommunications (near IR) band. Such a capability would allow RPO to build low cost power monitoring into all its integrated optical devices and would massively enhance its market opportunities and chances of growth. Furthermore, this project lays the foundations for the development of an all-polymer optical chip, whose cost savings over the current technological strategies would revolutionise the photonics and information technology sector.Read moreRead less
Fundamental conduction mechanisms in atomic-scale silicon devices. This proposal will ensure that Australia remains at the forefront of worldwide research into atomic-scale electronics. It links leading nanotechnologists from Canada and Italy to a dynamic and growing Australian team, which already has strong collaborations with researchers in the UK, the US, Japan, and Taiwan. In the long-run, Australia stands to benefit indirectly from the research as it is a significant user of semiconductors ....Fundamental conduction mechanisms in atomic-scale silicon devices. This proposal will ensure that Australia remains at the forefront of worldwide research into atomic-scale electronics. It links leading nanotechnologists from Canada and Italy to a dynamic and growing Australian team, which already has strong collaborations with researchers in the UK, the US, Japan, and Taiwan. In the long-run, Australia stands to benefit indirectly from the research as it is a significant user of semiconductors across all major industries. More importantly, by anticipating the problems that electronic device manufacturers will face over their long-term horizons, the proposed research also seeks to provide Australia with a chance to lift its involvement in the multi-trillion dollar global semiconductor industry.Read moreRead less