Organic superconductors and frustrated antiferromagnets: from quantum chemistry to quantum many-body theory to experiment. Aims. To obtain an understanding of how quantum physics and the
interactions between electrons determine the unusual properties of
organic superconductors and frustrated antiferromagnets.
Significance. The project brings together investigators who are
each world leaders in their respective areas of expertise.
Expected outcomes. Answers will be obtained to fundamenta ....Organic superconductors and frustrated antiferromagnets: from quantum chemistry to quantum many-body theory to experiment. Aims. To obtain an understanding of how quantum physics and the
interactions between electrons determine the unusual properties of
organic superconductors and frustrated antiferromagnets.
Significance. The project brings together investigators who are
each world leaders in their respective areas of expertise.
Expected outcomes. Answers will be obtained to fundamental questions about how the quantum
properties of individual molecules combine to determine the
macroscopic properties of new states of matter.Read moreRead less
Interplay of superconductivity and magnetism in layered molecular crystals. The most interesting new electronic materials discovered in the past decade are built from layers of atoms or molecules. Many exhibit a subtle competition between magnetism and superconductivity.
This project will develop new theoretical concepts and models for the electronic properties of organic molecular crystals. The theoretical predictions will be tested experimentally at the USA National High Magnetic Field Labo ....Interplay of superconductivity and magnetism in layered molecular crystals. The most interesting new electronic materials discovered in the past decade are built from layers of atoms or molecules. Many exhibit a subtle competition between magnetism and superconductivity.
This project will develop new theoretical concepts and models for the electronic properties of organic molecular crystals. The theoretical predictions will be tested experimentally at the USA National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
The outcome will be a better understanding of a wide range of materials (including high-temperature superconductors, giant magnetoresistance and plastic electronic materials) that could be the
basis of much of the electronic technology of the twenty-first century.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE170100158
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$470,000.00
Summary
Small angle X-ray scattering facility for Queensland. This project aims to provide an advanced small angle X-ray scattering facility for the examination of versatile porous and nano-size sample types. Understanding the structure-function relationship is crucial for developing high-performance nanostructured materials in bio-applications, renewable energy, energy storage, and water treatment. The proposed facility will support the development of new functional materials for industry reform, mappi ....Small angle X-ray scattering facility for Queensland. This project aims to provide an advanced small angle X-ray scattering facility for the examination of versatile porous and nano-size sample types. Understanding the structure-function relationship is crucial for developing high-performance nanostructured materials in bio-applications, renewable energy, energy storage, and water treatment. The proposed facility will support the development of new functional materials for industry reform, mapping oil and gas reserves, developing innovative technologies for new energy resources, and gas deliverability. The project is strongly aligned with the Advanced Manufacturing Science and Research Priority by providing high-performance materials, and generating new technologies to support major industries in Queensland and Australia.Read moreRead less
Surface and Interface Engineering for Superconducting Quantum Circuits. The limiting factor for current quantum computers is a process called decoherence. This project aims to identify new strategies to reduce decoherence in quantum computer components using an interdisciplinary approach based on quantum physics, materials science, and engineering. This project involves investigating the effect of
atomically sharp interfaces on decoherence and using capping layers to control and/or inhibit oxide ....Surface and Interface Engineering for Superconducting Quantum Circuits. The limiting factor for current quantum computers is a process called decoherence. This project aims to identify new strategies to reduce decoherence in quantum computer components using an interdisciplinary approach based on quantum physics, materials science, and engineering. This project involves investigating the effect of
atomically sharp interfaces on decoherence and using capping layers to control and/or inhibit oxide growth that reduce the contribution of interfaces to decoherence. Expected outcomes of this project include development of solutions to fabricate long-lived superconducting qubits benefiting superconducting quantum technologies and making a significant step towards realisation of a practical quantum computer.Read moreRead less
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE170101170
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$360,000.00
Summary
Electronic structure on both sides of the Fermi level in molecular material. This project aims to develop an inverse photoemission spectrometer to elucidate the electronic properties of molecular materials. In tandem with traditional photoemission, the spectrometer will measure the electronic structure of small molecules for organic electronics and two-dimensional graphene-analogous polymers, providing information critical to their development and use. The instrument is expected to bring critica ....Electronic structure on both sides of the Fermi level in molecular material. This project aims to develop an inverse photoemission spectrometer to elucidate the electronic properties of molecular materials. In tandem with traditional photoemission, the spectrometer will measure the electronic structure of small molecules for organic electronics and two-dimensional graphene-analogous polymers, providing information critical to their development and use. The instrument is expected to bring critical insight to the burgeoning field of molecular materials, with potential widespread applications from energy conversion to sensing and electronics, with benefits across sectors.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0668510
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$180,240.00
Summary
Nanostructure Deposition Facility. New electronic devices and materials that exploit the properties of nanostructured surfaces are predicted to have a major impact on everyday life in areas such as information technology, biotechnology and healthcare. The Nanostructure Deposition Facility (NDF) is a unique facility, providing access to the highly specialised deposition equipment required to fabricate these important nanostructured surfaces from a variety of materials. The NFDL represents a major ....Nanostructure Deposition Facility. New electronic devices and materials that exploit the properties of nanostructured surfaces are predicted to have a major impact on everyday life in areas such as information technology, biotechnology and healthcare. The Nanostructure Deposition Facility (NDF) is a unique facility, providing access to the highly specialised deposition equipment required to fabricate these important nanostructured surfaces from a variety of materials. The NFDL represents a major new joint venture between seven Australian institutions and will provide these researchers with the essential tools for developing new electronic devices, biosensors, detectors and solar cells based on nanotechnology.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE0989127
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$400,000.00
Summary
A High-Throughput Neutron Spectrometer for The Study of Atomic and Molecular Motion at ANSTO. Neutron scattering enables new science across a broad range of disciplines, and for this reason it is undergoing major expansion in the USA, Europe, Japan and Australia. Various diffactometers and spectrometers have recently been built at ANSTO, but an instrumental option for a high-throughput cross-discipline spectroscopy is urgently needed. Fortunately, it is fairly straightforward to add this type of ....A High-Throughput Neutron Spectrometer for The Study of Atomic and Molecular Motion at ANSTO. Neutron scattering enables new science across a broad range of disciplines, and for this reason it is undergoing major expansion in the USA, Europe, Japan and Australia. Various diffactometers and spectrometers have recently been built at ANSTO, but an instrumental option for a high-throughput cross-discipline spectroscopy is urgently needed. Fortunately, it is fairly straightforward to add this type of option to an existing spectrometer that will broaden its user-base from specialised applications in physics to more general applications in physics, chemistry, materials-science and biology. This additional option provides a totally new way for Australian scientists to study atomic and molecular motions. Read moreRead less
Modelling Superconducting Quantum Devices. The capability to incorporate quantum mechanical systems into electronic circuits leads to devices with fundamentally new properties. These devices are very sensitive to their environment, so can be used as sensitive sensors. In the extreme, with many such devices connected together, it would lead to a full scale quantum computer, which has the capacity to perform tasks that are unfeasible on an ordinary computer. This proposal aims to characterise ....Modelling Superconducting Quantum Devices. The capability to incorporate quantum mechanical systems into electronic circuits leads to devices with fundamentally new properties. These devices are very sensitive to their environment, so can be used as sensitive sensors. In the extreme, with many such devices connected together, it would lead to a full scale quantum computer, which has the capacity to perform tasks that are unfeasible on an ordinary computer. This proposal aims to characterise quantum electronics from a theoretical perspective, complimentary to experimental efforts that will soon begin at the University of Queensland.Read moreRead less
The bad metallic state in quantum materials. The project seeks to elucidate how an important quantum state of matter emerges from strong interactions between electrons. Quantum materials are a diverse class of materials whose unusual properties emerge from the strong interactions between electrons. Many have metallic phases with a low electrical conductivity (bad metals). The aim is to understand and characterise this quantum state of matter and how it emerges from the constituent electrons. An ....The bad metallic state in quantum materials. The project seeks to elucidate how an important quantum state of matter emerges from strong interactions between electrons. Quantum materials are a diverse class of materials whose unusual properties emerge from the strong interactions between electrons. Many have metallic phases with a low electrical conductivity (bad metals). The aim is to understand and characterise this quantum state of matter and how it emerges from the constituent electrons. An expected outcome will be falsification of specific theoretical models (based on techniques from string theory) and development of concepts that can be used to interpret experiments, including on ultra-cold atomic gases. Projected future benefits include new insights and concepts that may aid the design and synthesis of new materials for applications based on superconductivity, thermoelectricity and magnetoresistance.Read moreRead less