Department of Applied Physics

Advanced Nanomaterials & Devices

It is fascinating how material properties at the nanoscale can be radically changed by controlling their dimensionality, size and crystal structure. Within the AND research group, we develop novel nanomaterials and devices based on such new nanomaterials. We aim to understand the physical phenomena that take place in these materials and devices. The group is part of the Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute (EHCI), which brings together the world-class photonics and quantum research at TU/e to create a unique and optimal environment to enable these fields to grow synergetically.

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Fascinating nanowires and exciting research areas

We explore the unusual (quantum) properties of these new designer nanomaterials for future applications and to boost the performance of existing (opto)electronic devices. For example, topological surface states are predicted to carry dissipation-less currents and to be a precursor for new quantum states, 2D materials exhibit extraordinary ultrafast thermodynamic properties with great potential towards data communication and thermal management applications, and light-emitting SiGe will enable faster and more energy-efficient chips and connecting to distant quantum bits.

Research topics

Within our group we focus on several research topics. Topics that can be game-changers in electronics industry, quantum technique and quantum materials. We among others, dive into the properties, (im)possibilities, consequences and applications and what value it brings. Click on the following links to learn more about each topic. 

Meet some of our Researchers

Work with us!

Do you want to be part of the fundament of change and contribute to a brighter tomorrow for us all? Please check out the TU/e Vacancies page for further opportunities within our group. 

 

State-of-the-art Facilities

For our research we have state-of-the-art labs and equipment available:

  • The NanoLab@TU/e offers a unique combination of equipment for developing optical chips and other applications based on compound semiconductor technology.
  • Two optics labs: one is focused on photoluminescence measurements in the visible and near-infrared range (400-1600 nm). We can do temperature dependent and time-resolved measurements. In the other lab we focus on detection of emission in the infrared range using a FTIR spectrometer.
  • Thermoelectrics lab: we use two probestation set-ups in which we can measure thermal and electronic transport through individual nanowires.
  • We use Metal-Organic Vapor-Phase Epitaxy (MOVPE), and Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) for the growth of nanowires. We have an Aixtron Close Coupled Showerhead (CCS) for the growth of hexagonal semiconductors and an Aixtron 200/4 with 2 chambers, of which one is used for InSb and the other for InP-based semiconductors. We use a Createc MBE cluster system for the growth of III-V nanowires, II-IV-VI nanowires, and superconductors.

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Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute

The Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute (EHCI) brings together the world-class photonics and quantum research at TU/e to create a unique and optimal environment to enable these fields to grow synergetically. The institute´s interdisciplinary approach paves the way for collaborations to create new paradigms in computing, communication and sensing. 

The mission of the Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute is to contribute to a sustainable information society, by bringing together TU/e’s unique core strengths in photonics and quantum technology, from materials to systems. Interdisciplinary projects will bring scientists in these fields together. 

Education

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