Projects
The influence of magnetic frustration on the magneto-elastic properties and defect dynamics in Fe-Cr alloys Ghent University
High chromium ferritic steels are known to be highly resistant to neutron irradiation, in terms of reduced
swelling and accumulated damage, providing a good resistance to corrosion as well. Because of that, they are
considered as prime candidates for the structural materials in future reactors, used for both fission and fusion
applications. Several experimental results revealed the existence of non-monotonic physical ...
New quantum chemistry methodology for dynamical magnetic properties and its application to the investigation of molecular nanomagnets. KU Leuven
The dynamical properties of magnetic metal complexes and networks with slow magnetic relaxation are of primary interest for fundamental research and for potential applications in the field of quantum computation and nanoelements for information storage. The project proposes to develop a new fully ab initio methodology for the investigation of static and dynamical magnetic properties of polynuclear complexes and magnetic networks with strong ...
Electronic and magnetic properties of metalized nanoporous molecular networks. KU Leuven
Probing down to the atomic scale the size-dependent electronic and magnetic properties of few-atom clusters KU Leuven
Consider a particle that consists of only ten atoms and that is deposited on a metal, semiconductor, or insulator surface. What will be the most stable structure of such a particle and how will this structure be affected by the underlying substrate? What are its corresponding electronic and magnetic properties? How do these properties depend on the exact number of atoms in the particle? These all are fundamental questions that scientists have ...
Magnetic transport and magnetization properties of antiferromagnetic films Ghent University
The project focuses on antiferromagnetic thin films and will systematically study their magnetic and transport properties, either as single films or embedded within a multilayer comprising other magnetic layers. This goal will be achieved through a combination of electron transport measurements, spin lattice calculations and two powerful and complementary synchrotron-based x-ray techniques.
Local magnetic properties and magnetoelectric coupling in monophasic and composite multiferroic films by chemical solution synthesis KU Leuven
It is our goal to study the action of the magnetic layer on the superconductor and the counter-action by the superconductor on the magnetic layer. To do so, we have selected a number of model systems where a sharp interface between the magnetic and the superconducting material is created. Using sophisticated experimental techniques we will probe magnetism and superconductivity near the boundary.
Ion beam induced nanoscale surface structures: control of the morphological and magnetic properties. KU Leuven
Magnetic and magneto-optical phenomena in inorganic/organic hybrid materials KU Leuven
The project aims to realize a coupling of the magnetic, magneto-optical or chiral properties of conjugated polymers, a special type of plastics, on the one hand and the magnetic or magneto-optical properties of inorganic nanoparticles on the other hand. In order to obtain an efficient coupling between both components, the conjugated polymers will be covalently linked to the nanoparticles. Next, the coupling of the above-mentioned properties ...