Mobility experience with a research focus
Master students involved in the final research; PhD sandwich; Post Doc
Physical, Matematical and Computer Sciences
Title: Quantum effects in nanomagnets: Low Temperature experimental studies.
Tutor: Prof. Marco Affronte
Abstract: Focus of our activities is on the study quantum effects both on prototypical nanomagnets, such as molecular spins, NV centers in diamonds or spin waves (magnons) in ferromagnetic films (such as YIG). Our Low Temperature laboratory offers opportunities to investigate phase transitions or spin dynamics by several experimental techniques down to 0.3K and magnetic fields up o 9T. Full equipment for microwave spectroscopy (both in CW or pulsed) is available up to 15GHz. A confocal microscope is also under development for Optically Detected Magnetic Resonance. The access to lithographic facilities (optical, EBL, FIB) at CNR-NANO center also allows us to realize spintronic nanodevices based on superconductors or 2D materials (such as graphene). Coherent manipulation of spin qubits and the interplay between YIG and superconducting coplanar resonators are among our recent achievements and our main research lines. Our PhD School has an agreement with graduate school of Physics Dpt of University of Sao Paolo to deliver PhD Double Degree.
Enthusiasm for experimental physics
Master Research: 3-12
PhD sandwich: 3-12
Post Doc: 3-12
Dr. Alberto Ghirri CNR-NANO