Objective Multi-layer thin film structures consisting of alternating layers of two different materials, nanostructured in one dimension, have unique structural, electronic and magnetic properties with a wide range of applications. Ion-beam irradiation can modify multi layer structure and properties in many useful ways. For example, some magnetic multi-layers, when irradiated with ion beams show a spin-orientation transition - a useful property for achieving patterned ultrahigh-density magnetic recording media.The aim of this project is to utilize the facilities and expertise at Forschungszentrum Rossendorf (FZR) tomodify multi-layers with ion irradiation, analyse micro-structural aspects of nonmagnetic and magnetic multi-layers, investigate their properties and establish the structure-composition-property relationship. Ion-beam induced migration of magnetic impurities in nonmagnetic multi-layers and its effectiveness for the fabrication of periodic layer of magnetic nanoparticles, separated by nonmagnetic matrix, will be investigated. Interface roughness and layer composition, which control multi-layer properties, will be determined with high precision and the mechanism for modification will be investigated. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrytransition metalsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesastronomyobservational astronomyx-ray astronomyengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarequantum computersengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materials Keywords Rutherford backscattering spectrometry Surface and interface modification X-ray reflectivity X-ray standing wave ion irradiation multilayers nanostructures Programme(s) FP6-MOBILITY - Human resources and Mobility in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Topic(s) MOBILITY-2.3 - Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowships (IIF) Call for proposal FP6-2002-MOBILITY-7 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme IIF - Marie Curie actions-Incoming International Fellowships Coordinator FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM ROSSENDORF E.V. Address Dresden Germany See on map Links Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data