Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0557331

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0557331

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Silicon-based molecular electronics. A whole new class of electronic devices based on single atoms and molecules is emerging. At this scale, the device components cease to behave like ordinary matter and novel quantum effects can be exploited. The tremendous potential for both device miniaturisation and the exploitation of quantum effects afforded by single-molecule devices has already been demonstrated. However, methods for assembling single-molecules into circuits and integrating them with conventional technology remain elusive. Here, a strategy is presented for combining the functionality of organic, carbon-based components, with more conventional, silicon-based technology. The potential economic benefits for Australia of this hybrid carbon/silicon strategy are huge.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2005

End Date: 31-12-2007

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $382,966.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Nanotechnology | Mathematical Physics | Condensed Matter Physics - Electronic and Magnetic Properties; Superconductivity | Condensed Matter Physics—Structural Properties

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Integrated circuits and devices | Physical sciences |

Other Keywords

Condensed Matter Physics - Electronic and Magnetic Properties; Superconductivity | Condensed Matter Physics—Structural Properties | Integrated circuits and devices | Mathematical Physics | Nanotechnology | Physical sciences

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