Laser control over crystal nucleation

Project description

Exotic light and matter interactions enhance control over crystallisation

Crystals can have all kinds of constituents. Ionic ones make up crystals of salt, molecular ones crystals of sugar and of course all kinds of atoms, molecules, and even peptides and more are crystallised in labs around the world. Controlling the nucleation event that initiates the crystallisation process and creates a small nucleus on which the crystal grows is fundamental to the outcome. The EU-funded CONTROL project will develop the experimental and theoretical foundations to exploit optical tweezers and other exotic light-matter interactions for unprecedented control over the crystals formed. Commercialisation of the novel platform is part of the plan to unleash a new period of innovation supported by controlled crystallisation.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › physical sciences › optics › laser physics

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.1. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - European Research Council (ERC)

Topic(s)

• ERC-2018-ADG - ERC Advanced Grant

Call for proposal

ERC-2018-ADG
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Funding Scheme

ERC-ADG - Advanced Grant

Host institution

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

Address

University Avenue
G12 8QQ Glasgow
United Kingdom

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

EU contribution

€ 2 488 162

Beneficiaries (1)

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 2 488 162

Address

University Avenue
G12 8QQ Glasgow

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments