| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M29931/01 |
| Title: |
JREI:THE DEVELOPMENT & APPLICATION OF A CRYOMAGNETIC FACILITY FOR RAPID CHARACTERISATION OF ADV.MATERIALS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Cywinski, Professor R |
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Physics and Astronomy |
| Organisation: |
University of St Andrews |
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JREI |
| Starts: |
01 June 1999 |
Ends: |
31 May 2002 |
Value (£): |
129,019
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Materials Characterisation |
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We propose to establish a high field (7Tesla) low temperature (0.3K) multi-purposed advanced cryomagnetic facility for rapid characterisation of the magnetic and electronic properties of an extensive range of materials of immense current scientific interest and technological relevance. Specifically, the research programmes for which we seek support covers both scientific and technological aspects of magnetism (including spin fluctuations, new magnetic compounds and regenerators for miniature cryocoolers for satellites), superconductivity (including BCS to BE crossover and flux lattice pinning), and nanostructured and biomimetic systems (including quantum tunnelling and GMR). The facility will augment and extend existing and greatly oversubscribed magnetometers and susceptometers, whilst also satisfying a proven demand for micro-calorimetric measurements. To achieve this goal collaborative development of a commercially available facility will be necessary. As delivered the system will provide turn-key operation of micro-calorimeter and ac susceptibility probes to 1.5K and also of the micro-calorimeter to 300mK in bottom-loading/long-turnaround mode. The enhanced system will enable routine operation in top-loading/rapid-turnaround mode of all these probes down to 300mK. In addition an ultra-sensitive nanotorque magnetometer based upon a novel micro-cantilever design will be developed for operation to 300mK. These developments will be made available for commercial exploitation.
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http://www.st-and.ac.uk |