| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/T04786/01 |
| Title: |
Ferromagnetism in Doped ZnO |
| Principal Investigator: |
Driscoll, Professor JL |
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| Department: |
Materials Science & Metallurgy |
| Organisation: |
University of Cambridge |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
12 August 2004 |
Ends: |
11 September 2005 |
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62,272
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| Materials Synthesis & Growth |
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The filed of microelectronics could be revolutionised if devices could be made in which spin polarised electrons are injected into semiconductors and it promises new logic devices with enhanced functionality, higher speeds and reduced power consumption. A spin injector material is required which is highly spin polarised, has a Curie temperatire above room temperature, us chemically conmpatible with semiconductors, and can be grown at low temperatures. No ideal system has uyet been idetified although a range of dilute magnetic semiconductors have been investigated. Doped ZnO is a promising candidate ferromagnetic spin injector material. The route by which doped magnetic oxide is processed appears to be critical to properties. In this one-year VF proposal, we aim to produce well-controlled, doped material in bulk and expitaxial film form by using low temperature solution routes and by implementing thermochemical annealing to control defects.
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