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Topological solitons in ferroics for unconventional computing

Project description

Expanding our understanding of topological solitons

Topological solitons are an increasingly promising source of emergent physical phenomena with great potential for applications in future nanoscale systems and technologies. They are expected to enable pathways for low-energy information sensing, processing and data storage. Unfortunately, due to the field’s novelty, our understanding is lacking, especially regarding topological solitons that form in magnetically or electrically ordered materials. With the support of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the TOPOCOM project will expand our understanding of these topological solitons. The project will use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies in materials synthesis and modelling to stabilise, model and study these solitons, including their responses to external stimuli and their role in ultralow-power computing and sensing functions.

Objective

TOPOCOM is a network of leading European groups from different disciplines and sectors selected to provide comprehensive training on the integrative concepts underlying the science of topological solitons in ferroic materials and their application in unconventional computing. Topological solitons are a rich source of emergent physical phenomena and most promising nanoscale systems for future technology, enabling conceptually new pathways for low-energy information processing and sensing, as well as integrated data storage. Many of the developments in the field have occurred only in the past few years and it is clear that we have only scratched the tip of the iceberg concerning the topological solitons that form in electrically or magnetically ordered materials. To realize their potential, the consortium comprises the best groups in materials synthesis and modelling to stabilize such solitons, modelling and studying their dynamical responses to external stimuli, and designing and fabricating devices, where solitons carry out ultralow-power computing and sensing functions. While clearly a challenging topic, there are major benefits that result from a unified treatment of electric and magnetic solitons as realized in this TOPOCOM. The network spans the whole range from fundamental physics and applied materials science - linking both experimental and theoretical aspects - to industrial-scale production and evaluation. The scientific part (“Training through Research”) is complemented by advanced transferable business and cultural skills training (“Training for Life”), providing Europe with a unique training programme at the forefront in unconventional computing based on electric and magnetic solitons. TOPOCOM will establish innovative solutions for more sustainable information technology and educate the next generation of experts, highly qualified to tackle the technological key challenges of growing complexity in an important sector for EU economic development.

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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01

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Coordinator

NORGES TEKNISK-NATURVITENSKAPELIGE UNIVERSITET NTNU
Net EU contribution
€ 595 497,60
Address
HOGSKOLERINGEN 1
7491 Trondheim
Norway
Region
Norge Trøndelag Trøndelag
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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