Layered Structures, Thin Films and Interfaces and Fine Particles

The physics of surfaces, thin films, interfaces and quasi-two-dimensional materials is one of the most rapidly developing areas of condensed matter physics with both important basic and practical aspects. A great deal of effort has been and will continue to be devoted to these topics. Recent projects have included:

  • The physics of Intercalation (Intercalation is the incorporation of "guest" atoms in "host" solids).
  • Synthesis and characterization of new intercalation compounds.
  • Characterization of thin films of high temperature superconductors by electron microscopy, electron channeling, energy dispersive X-ray analysis and Auger and Photoelectron spectroscopies.
  • Study of monolayer suspension of transition met al dichalcogenides such as MoS2 or TaS2.
  • Novel inclusion compounds formed by restacking monolayers of MoS2, with organic monolayers between the layers.
  • Study of magnetic materials prepared by restacking MoS2 monolayers in the prese nce of Fe, Ni or Co salts, and their possible applications to magnetic information storage.
  • Catalysis.
  • Gas sensors based on transition metal oxides.
  • Superconducting multilayers and composites.
  • Ultrafine magn etic particles for information storage.


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