Atomically Precise Chemical, Physical, and Electronic Nanoscale Contacts
DIPC Seminars
- Speaker
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Paul Weiss, University of California, Los Angeles
- When
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2019/05/24
14:00 - Place
- Donostia International Physics Center
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The physical, electronic, mechanical, and chemical connections that materials
make to one another and to the outside world are critical. Just as the
properties and applications of conventional semiconductor devices depend on
these contacts, so do nanomaterials, many nanoscale measurements, and devices
of the future. We discuss the important roles that these contacts can play in
preserving key transport and other properties via optimized transmission and
robustness. Measurements of nanoscale connections from a number of
perspectives guide the path to future opportunities and challenges, as well as
the need for new nanoscale tools. Band alignment and minimally disruptive
connections are both targets and can be characterized in both experiment and
theory. Once targets are identified for both components and contacts,
precursors can be designed to produce functional, connected materials.
Host: Nacho Pascual