Understanding and controlling the structure of thin polymer films used in photolithography. Each generation of computer has faster processors, larger memory and is smaller and cheaper than the preceding model. However continued advances are at risk due to inherent properties of these technologies. This project will understand the limits of current materials and develop new materials which will enable the next generation of devices.
On-surface atomic-scale engineering of topological organic nanostructures. The goal of this project is to synthesise and characterise low-dimensional organic nanostructures, in which the atomic-scale morphology and electronic structure give rise to nontrivial topological electronic states. Successful design of organic materials with topological electronic states would pave the way for the development of new technologies in dissipation-less electronics, spintronics and quantum information process ....On-surface atomic-scale engineering of topological organic nanostructures. The goal of this project is to synthesise and characterise low-dimensional organic nanostructures, in which the atomic-scale morphology and electronic structure give rise to nontrivial topological electronic states. Successful design of organic materials with topological electronic states would pave the way for the development of new technologies in dissipation-less electronics, spintronics and quantum information processing, with the flexibility and efficiency that organic compounds can offer. The project plans to exploit metal atoms and organic molecules as building units in approaches of supramolecular chemistry applied on surfaces, to achieve structural and electronic control at the single atom level.Read moreRead less
Next generation high sensitivity polymeric Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) resists. Each generation of computer we purchase has faster processors, larger memory and is smaller and cheaper than the preceding model. However the annual improvements are at risk due to inherent problems with existing technologies, so in this project we will produce technologies that will enable the next generation of energy-efficient, faster computers.