Objective "In the last thirty years great progress in solid state physics was mainly driven by the discovery of novel highly unique material systems. Materials such as high tc superconductors, carbon nanotubes, semiconductor nanowires and graphene reshaped our understanding of modern solid state physics. In particular, each of these materials opened a new chapter in the multidisciplinary fields of nanotechnology and nanoscience.In this context, recently discovered topological insulators, a remarkable new material system, has at least the same potential. The unique properties of these materials such as topological protection of the surface states, transport channels and spin textures that arise due to non-trivial band structure promise to open new areas of quantum computing and spintronics. Moreover, these materials may even solve some long standing puzzles arising from fundamental quantum mechanics and elementary particle physics.This fellowship will enable transfer of knowledge of topological insulators from the world leading group in the field at the Princeton University, to the arguably best groups in Europe." Fields of science natural sciencesphysical sciencestheoretical physicsparticle physicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesquantum physicsnatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsspintronicsnatural sciencesphysical sciencescondensed matter physicssolid-state physicsnatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicssuperconductivity 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-2011-IOF - Marie Curie Action: "International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development" Call for proposal FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IOF See other projects for this call Funding Scheme MC-IOF - International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF) Coordinator TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT Address Stevinweg 1 2628 CN Delft Netherlands See on map Region West-Nederland Zuid-Holland Delft en Westland Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Jose Van Vugt (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data
