Atomic Scale Group-IV Materials for Beyond-CMOS Applications

Project Information

ATOMIC SCALE GFM

Grant agreement ID: 618116

Project closed

Start date 1 September 2013

End date 31 August 2017

Funded under

• Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

Total cost € 100 000,00

EU contribution € 100 000,00

Coordinated by

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
United Kingdom

Objective

I will systematically exploit the quantum properties in Group-IV Materials (GFMs) at the atomic scale, by using top-down patterning processes developed for Si technologies. Among GFMs, I will examine graphene, Si, and Ge nano-structures, since these materials are technologically important. More specifically, I will use our He-Ion-Microscope (HIM) milling techniques to fabricate nano-structures beyond the resolution limit of conventional lithography. This research will:

1. Characterize Freestanding Mono-layer or thin-layer of GFMs
I will fabricate the freestanding device structure by HIM. The high-resolution of HIM will enable me to fabricate the graphene nano-ribbon as narrow as 5-nm. I will also examine the atomic structures of the device by Transmission-Electron-Microscope (TEM), and compare it with electrical measurements. The similar devices can be made for ultra-thin Si films.
2. In-situ formation and characterization of Si Quantum Dot (QD)
I will characterize the Si Single-Electron-Transistor with a QD by in-situ monitoring in HIM.
3. Characterization of SiGe Fins
I will characterize SiGe Fin for high performance electro-absorption optical modulator applications.

Impacts of the projects to EU are expected as following ways:
1. I will contribute in the interdisciplinary research areas with my strong research background in theoretical physics, nano-electronics, and Si Photonics.
2. The long-term research activities to QIP will be continued for secure communication and massive commutation, beyond the limit of the classical computations.
3. I will transfer my research experience from Japan. Especially, the industrial experience in Hitachi is helpful for running the clean room managements.
4. I will explore the innovative opportunities for sustainable electronics, in which EU communities play the important contributions towards the matured smart society.
5. I would like to establish the various collaboration within EU and internationally.

Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)

CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques.

• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nano-materials › two-dimensional nanostructures › graphene
• engineering and technology › nanotechnology › nanoelectronics
• natural sciences › physical sciences › theoretical physics

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Programme(s)

• FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013)

Topic(s)

• FP7-PEOPLE-2013-CIG - Marie-Curie Action: "Career Integration Grants"

Call for proposal

FP7-PEOPLE-2013-CIG
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Funding Scheme

MC-CIG - Support for training and career development of researcher (CIG)

Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

• EU contribution: € 100 000,00
• Address: Highfield ; SO17 1BJ Southampton ; United Kingdom
• Region: South East (England) › Hampshire and Isle of Wight › Southampton
• Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Total cost: No data