Grant: Research Tools and Instruments

École Polytechnique de Montréal

$150,000.00

Systems for real time growth, functionalization and analysis of nanoscale and quantum materials and surfaces

FY 2015-16

Summary

In recent years, we have designed, acquired, and assembled a unique instrument that comprises a Low Energy Electron Microscope (LEEM), a variable temperature scanning tunneling microscope (VT-STM), a system for x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and an ultrahigh chamber for deposition of inorganic materials . Additionally, the LEEM system also includes Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) and Photoemission Electron Microscopy (PEEM). Under its current configuration, this instrument lacks the capability to achieve a versatile in situ deposition of different elements. This limitation prevent the exploitation of this facility to its fullest potential. This RTI project presents a unique opportunity to transform this instrument into a one-of-a-kind facility for investigating the dynamics of surface processes. Herein, we aim at expanding the capabilities of our LEEM cluster by achieving a better chemical sensitivity and enabling the in situ deposition of several elements. This will allow unprecedented real time studies of the formation of several technologically and scientifically important quantum and functional materials. Developing this body of knowledge is not only crucial to expand our fundamental understanding of the emerging materials, but it is also central to implement and control a variety of innovative technologies. Towards this end, we request two electron beam evaporators and a multi-wavelength excitation source. The latter will improve the chemical sensitivity under PEEM imaging mode. The two evaporators will be integrated into LEEM and deposition chambers. These systems will enable an effective combination of advanced nanoscale fabrication and in situ characterization tools within the same cluster. This will yield a deeper understanding of a variety of technologically relevant materials and create valuable opportunities to develop novel, high-performance devices for applications in high mobility and flexible electronics, optoelectronics, information technology, and clean energy conversion.

Department

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Program

Research Tools and Instruments

Recipient

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Location

Quebec, Canada

Recipient Type

Academia

Type

Grant

Source

NSERC's Awards Data

As published

Application id

RTI-2016-00577

Name nom

Moutanabbir, Oussama

Department département

Génie physique - Génie physique

Organization id

Institution établissement

École Polytechnique de Montréal

Province en

Québec

Province fr

Québec

Country en

CANADA

Country fr

CANADA

Fiscal year exercice financier

2015

Competition year année de concours

2016

Award amount

150000

Program id

RTI

Program name en

Research Tools and Instruments

Program name fr

Outils et instruments de recherche

Group en

Discovery grants programs

Group fr

Programmes de subventions à la découverte

Committee code

1605

Committee name en

Physics (RTI)

Committee name fr

Physique (OIR)

Area of application code

1208

Area of application group en

Advancement of knowledge

Area of application group fr

Avancement des connaissances

Area of application en

Materials sciences

Area of application fr

Sciences des matériaux

Research subject code

3303

Research subject group en

Condensed matterphysics

Research subject group fr

Physique de la matière condensée

Research subject en

Surfaces, interfaces and thin films

Research subject fr

Surfaces, interfaces et couches minces

Partie

Nb partie

Application title

Systems for real time growth, functionalization and analysis of nanoscale and quantum materials and surfaces

Keyword

NSERC

Application summary

In recent years, we have designed, acquired, and assembled a unique instrument that comprises a Low Energy Electron Microscope (LEEM), a variable temperature scanning tunneling microscope (VT-STM), a system for x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and an ultrahigh chamber for deposition of inorganic materials . Additionally, the LEEM system also includes Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) and Photoemission Electron Microscopy (PEEM). Under its current configuration, this instrument lacks the capability to achieve a versatile in situ deposition of different elements. This limitation prevent the exploitation of this facility to its fullest potential. This RTI project presents a unique opportunity to transform this instrument into a one-of-a-kind facility for investigating the dynamics of surface processes. Herein, we aim at expanding the capabilities of our LEEM cluster by achieving a better chemical sensitivity and enabling the in situ deposition of several elements. This will allow unprecedented real time studies of the formation of several technologically and scientifically important quantum and functional materials. Developing this body of knowledge is not only crucial to expand our fundamental understanding of the emerging materials, but it is also central to implement and control a variety of innovative technologies. Towards this end, we request two electron beam evaporators and a multi-wavelength excitation source. The latter will improve the chemical sensitivity under PEEM imaging mode. The two evaporators will be integrated into LEEM and deposition chambers. These systems will enable an effective combination of advanced nanoscale fabrication and in situ characterization tools within the same cluster. This will yield a deeper understanding of a variety of technologically relevant materials and create valuable opportunities to develop novel, high-performance devices for applications in high mobility and flexible electronics, optoelectronics, information technology, and clean energy conversion.

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