Imaging and Manipulating Molecular Nanostructures via Scanning Probe Microscopy

Project Level: Winter

Project Duration: 

4 weeks – 20-36 hours per week. Applicant will be required on-site for the project.

Description:

Scanning tunnelling microscopy and atomic force microscopy can be used to manipulate and build nanoscale structures atom by atom. In this
project, students will use a new low-temperature STM/AFM installed in Jacobson's laboratory to image and manipulate single atoms and
molecules. Potential targets include light-emitting molecules as singlephoton emitters for quantum computation or improved OLEDs and
magnetic materials for data storage.

Expected Outcomes:

The student will gain experience with ultrahigh vacuum equipment, scanning probe microscopy, material characterisation techniques, and data
analysis.

Suitable for:

This project is open to students with a background in physics, chemistry, or engineering. Familiarity with condensed matter physics is a plus. Enthusiasm for experimental work is a must.

Further Information:

Discussions with applicants are encouraged, please reach out to Dr Peter Jacobson.  Interested students must contact the supervisor/s, prior to submitting an application. Evidence of supervisor support is required to be uploaded as part of the application process.