Objective
The ability to control the magnetisation of magnetic materials by electric fields is highly desirable from both scientific and technological viewpoints. Magnetoelectric materials are materials that link electric fields to magnetic properties via mechanical degrees of freedom. Using such materials, we propose to control ultrafast magnetisation dynamics by GHz electric fields and develop novel hybrid electro-magneto-mechanical devices at the nanoscale.
More specifically, we propose magnetoelectric devices that act as transducers between electrical and magnetic domains. MUST will use magnetoelectric composites, consisting of piezoelectric and magnetostrictive bilayers, to generate spin waves or excite ferromagnetic resonance using electric signals via mechanical strain. MUST will investigate geometries exerting in-plane or out-of-plane stress to achieve the highest magnetoelectric coupling and enable the most energy efficient spin wave generation and detection. Moreover, MUST intends to study magnetoelectric composites at the magnetoacoustic resonance, with the promise of a strongly enhanced magnetoelectric coupling. The targeted small lateral scale (500 nm) and high operation frequency (bandwidth above 20 GHz) bring such transducers to the frontier of ultrasound devices. Furthermore, MUST will experimentally demonstrate a novel approach for spin wave excitation by the vibration of a magnetic domain wall induced by mechanical actuation in a magnetoelectric transducer.
By an interdisciplinary approach combining magnonics and ultrasound devices, as well as nanofabrication, MUST intends to enhance the understanding of the almost unexplored territory of magnetoelectric phenomena at the nanoscale and at GHz frequencies and establish a versatile magnetoelectric transducer platform that can be used in various magnonic (logic) applications.
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. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- engineering and technology materials engineering composites
- natural sciences mathematics pure mathematics geometry
- natural sciences physical sciences acoustics ultrasound
You need to log in or register to use this function
We are sorry... an unexpected error occurred during execution.
You need to be authenticated. Your session might have expired.
Thank you for your feedback. You will soon receive an email to confirm the submission. If you have selected to be notified about the reporting status, you will also be contacted when the reporting status will change.
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
-
H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
MAIN PROGRAMME
See all projects funded under this programme -
H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
See all projects funded under this programme
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF
See all projects funded under this funding scheme
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-IF-2017
See all projects funded under this callCoordinator
Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
3001 Leuven
Belgium
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.