Postgraduate research project

Next-generation ultrahigh density spin electronic devices

Funding
Competition funded View fees and funding
Type of degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree View full entry requirements
Faculty graduate school
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Closing date

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The aim of this project is to utilise state-of-the-art 3D lithography in combination with state of the art electrodeposition to realise magnetic nanowires with controllable “flying” domain wall qubits, paving the way towards a quantum computer based upon spin textures in 3D magnetic nanowires.

A paradigm shift is occurring in nanomagnetism whereby nanostructuring materials into 3D geometries provides a foundation for next-generation ultrahigh density spin electronic devices, for which . Two-photon lithography in combination with deposition methods can enable the . Recently 3D magnetic nanowires with feature sizes of 70 nm and direct measurement of domain wall injection and pinning .

In this project we will utilise state-of-the-art 3D lithography at Cardiff University in combination with state of the art electrodeposition at Southampton to , paving the way towards a quantum computer based upon spin textures in 3D magnetic nanowires. In particular this will involve the preparation of templates with tunable geometries and sizes by two-photon beam lithography that will be utilised for electrochemical deposition of magnetic materials to study static domain wall textures and dynamics.