Tailoring spin and magnetism: electronic structure calculations
| Grant number: | 13/23393-8 |
| Support type: | Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Doctorate |
| Effective date (Start): | February 10, 2014 |
| Effective date (End): | February 09, 2015 |
| Field of knowledge: | Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics |
| Principal Investigator: | Guilherme Matos Sipahi |
| Grantee: | Paulo Eduardo de Faria Junior |
| Supervisor abroad: | Igor Zutic |
| Home Institution: | Instituto de Física de São Carlos (IFSC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil |
| Local de pesquisa : | University at Buffalo (UB), United States |
| Associated to the scholarship: | 12/05618-0 - Spin dynamics and spin transport in reduced dimensions: from graphene to spin lasers, BP.DR |
Abstract In this project we propose to continue a collaborative research between the groups of Prof. Sipahi and Prof. Zutic in guiding the research of Mr. Faria Junior. During his one year stay in Buffalo, we will focus on spin-dependent and optical properties of different nanomaterials with quantum confinement: semiconductor quantum wells, freestanding and core-shell nanowires and colloidal quantum dots. Revealing the electronic structure in the systems of interest, comprised of Si, Ge and III-V/II-VI semiconductors, provides already important clues and guidance for many spin-dependent and optical properties, for instance, optical spin injection and spin relaxation. This project has two important features: the understanding of fundamental properties of spin and light in nanostructures and, with this knowledge, the investigation of novel classes of spin-devices, extending the possibilities for spintronic applications. Specifically, this proposal will help to critically evaluate the feasibility of semiconductor spin lasers, spin interconnects and spin phenomena in colloidal quantum dots. (AU) | |