Objectif Research objectives and content The question of power dissipation is a challenging issue for ULSI microelectronics power devices. The purpose of the project is to study thermal properties of very thin dielectrics films by a new and promising nanotechnique: scanning thermal microscopy. The study will involve the development of the thermal microscope, focusing on the reliability of measurements and the microscope capability to yield quantitative information on thin layers thermal properties. After testing the microscope on simple and well-known samples, thin layer of dielectrics, chosen for their potential applications in power devices, will be studied. These samples will also be characterised with different techniques: other scanning probe microscopy, nuclear and optical techniques, to obtain a complete knowledge of their physical and chemical properties. Training content (objective, benefit amd expected impact) The project requires experimental skills and leads to the development of a new characterization method of very thin films implying a clear comprehension of the involved physical phenomena. This will greatly extend my competence to the field of nanotechnology as well as deepen my knowledge of thin films. Links with industiy / industrial relevance (22) The project is conducted in close collaboration with the SGS-Thomson site of Agrate Bianza (MI) where the MDM laboratory is located. This special situation favores technological transfert from university research laboratory to microelectronics industry. Champ scientifique engineering and technologynanotechnologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopyengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsnatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicsmicroelectronics Programme(s) FP4-TMR - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of the training and mobility of researchers, 1994-1998 Thème(s) 0302 - Post-doctoral research training grants TP09 - Condensed Matter - Mechanical and Thermal Properties Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships) Coordinateur ITALIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE PHYSICS OF MATTER Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Via C. Olivetti 2 20041 AGRATE BRIANZA Italie Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (1) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire Not available France Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée
