Research of the group Physics of Nanostructures at the department of Applied Physics at TU/e aims at the exploration and exploitation of physical phenomena at the nanometer scale by manipulating the spin-dependent and magnetic properties and structure. Focus is on novel concepts that are of potential relevance for future nanoelectronics. The research group exploits extensive facilities for magnetic, structural, transport and (time-resolved) optical characterization. Of particular importance for this project are
- the fs magneto-optics lab, which hosts several fs pump-probe set-ups, as well a dedicated Kerr microscope
- the ‘NanoAccess’ facility for in-situ nano-fabrication (12-source UHV magnetron sputter deposition and in-situ FIB) and characterization (four-probe STM, SEM, nano-SAM, SEMPA).
Moreover, the group has direct access to a state-of-the-art cleanroom (NanoLab@TU/e, part of the national NanoLabNL).
