Project description DEENESFRITPL Novel approach pushes magnetic sensing resolution to the sub-micrometre Applying an external magnetic field and observing the absorption of electromagnetic radiation, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) provides valuable information about the electronic structure, molecular environment and interactions of paramagnetic materials. The EU-funded PETER project aims to develop a platform integrating plasmon-enhanced terahertz EPR spectroscopy and scanning microscopy for high-sensitivity analysis of paramagnetic materials. By incorporating terahertz plasmonic antennas into surfaces and scanning probe tips, researchers will significantly enhance EPR sensitivity and spatial resolution, enabling unprecedented sub-micrometre mapping capabilities. Project results will impact various fields such as chemistry, biology, medicine, materials science, and physics. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective We propose to establish Plasmon-enhanced Terahertz Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy and scanning microscopy as a unique Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) platform for high-sensitivity local analysis of paramagnetic organic and inorganic species and materials. Here, we will deliver novel hardware and infrastructure providing ground-breaking innovation in the magnetic sensing and imaging. The platform is conceptually based on incorporating THz plasmonic antennas onto surfaces (spectroscopy) and scanning probe tips (microscopy), resulting in a strong, local enhancement (about two orders of magnitude) of the magnetic sensing field. Extending to the THz region enables effective utilization of plasmonic structures resulting in a radical improvement of EPR sensitivity (about four orders of magnitude) and spatial resolution going beyond the diffraction limit, and thus introduce a scanning probe microscopic regime into this field. This will make it possible to map the sample over its area and so to localize its properties with unprecedented resolution (below 1 micrometre). Such a significant enhancement of the EPR performance will open new ways in magnetic sensing technologies enabling for instance to study in situ functional centres in a wide variety of materials, and, generally, set a new direction in the development of the EPR-employing industry. EPR finds its applications in many scientific areas covering chemistry, biology, medicine, materials science, physics, etc. Hence, introducing this new method would have a profound impact on scientific, technological and societal stakeholders in many research and industrial communities. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicselectromagnetismnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsspectroscopy Keywords Electron paramagnetic resonance Scanning probe microscopy Plasmon enhancement Programme(s) H2020-EU.1.2. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Main Programme H2020-EU.1.2.1. - FET Open Topic(s) FETOPEN-01-2016-2017 - FET-Open research and innovation actions Call for proposal H2020-FETOPEN-2016-2017 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-FETOPEN-1-2016-2017 Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator VYSOKE UCENI TECHNICKE V BRNE Net EU contribution € 687 646,25 Address ANTONINSKA 548/1 601 90 Brno Stred Czechia See on map Region Česko Jihovýchod Jihomoravský kraj Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 687 646,25 Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART Germany Net EU contribution € 809 980,00 Address KEPLERSTRASSE 7 70174 Stuttgart See on map Region Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Stuttgart, Stadtkreis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 809 980,00 ASOCIACION CENTRO DE INVESTIGACION COOPERATIVA EN NANOCIENCIAS CIC NANOGUNE Spain Net EU contribution € 613 352,50 Address TOLOSA HIRIBIDEA 76 20018 San Sebastian See on map Region Noreste País Vasco Gipuzkoa Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 613 352,50 THOMAS KEATING LIMITED United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 787 705,00 Address STATION MILLS RH14 9SH Billingshurst See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region South East (England) Surrey, East and West Sussex West Sussex (North East) Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 787 705,00
