Ultra-High Resolution Scanning thermal probe nanolithography with hybrid micro-nanolithography & 3D lithography capabilities

Concepts

• scanning probe microscopes
• manchester
• van der waals
• high resolution
• thermal probe nanolithography
• high performance
• thermal imaging
• nanoscale resolution
• high density data storage
• lithography capabilities

Location

Greater Manchester: The University of Manchester

Description

Ultra-High Resolution Scanning thermal probe nanolithography with hybrid micro-nanolithography & 3D lithography capabilities. The AFM/thermal lithography system will enable patterning physical and chemical features with the nanoscale resolution, which is decisive for molecular devices and 2D-material devices. In addition, the integration of AFM, laser writing and thermal imaging has the potential for the development of new experimental techniques on correlation aspects of scanning based nanoscopy. The proposed platform must include AFM-based thermal lithography system equipped with grey scale patterning. Critically, the proposed platform must be fully compatible with argon/nitrogen-filled glovebox to enable operation in an inert environment.

Total Quantity or Scope

With the increasing demands on devices comprising nanoscale features with high resolution (e.g., in high performance computing, high density data storage, devices operating in THz range, sub-wavelength waveguides, photonic crystals and plasmonic structures, to name a few) and reducing power consumption by scaling electronic devices to sub-10 nm, new materials and new lithographic techniques are pivotal. Scanning thermal probe lithography with unique capabilities surpassing conventional nanofabrication techniques will address this requirement. AFM-based nanolithography, integrated with laser writer capable of working in an inert environment to work with van der Waals micromanipulation platform will provide such beyond-state-of-the-art environment where electrical, elastic, mechanical, optical and chemical components of novel materials and their heterostructures will be patterned simultaneously, leading to novel scientific effects and industrial applications.

CPV Codes

• 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes
• 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

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