MISSION
Our research group focuses on nanometer-scale mechanics, magnetism, and imaging. We explore the ultimate thermal and quantum limits of mechanical sensors, study how magnetic materials behave on the nanometer-scale, and the use sensitive imaging tools to investigate magnetization patterns, spin configurations, and current distributions. More…
Nano-Mechanics
for ultra-sensitive measurements
We apply nano-mechanical sensors to ultra-sensitive measurements of force, spin, and charge. Traditional “top-down” mechanical devices are now being joined by a new class of self-assembled “bottom-up” structures with a huge potential for improving sensitivity. This new approach to mechanical sensing may pave the way for scientific breakthrough in a variety of fields.
Nano-Magnetism
via nano-scale magnetometry
We develop magnetometers capable of measuring the magnetization or stray fields produced by individual nanometer-scale magnets. The basic motivation lies in studying the magnetism of low-dimensional systems and in coming to a greater understanding of their magnetic configurations – configurations often not possible in macroscopic magnets.
Nano-Imaging
using scanning probe microscopy
We develop and apply state-of-the-art imaging techniques such as scanning SQUID-on-tip microscopy, nanowire-based atomic and magnetic force microscopy, magnetic resonance force microscopy, and scanning quantum dot microscopy. Local measurements are the key to unravelling the mechanisms behind a wealth of poorly understood condensed matter phenomena.
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