CIC01: Master project on DEPTH-RESOLVED MAGNETOMETRY USING SPECTROSCOPIC MAGNETO-OPTICAL ELLIPSOMETRY

The goal of this Master project is to enhance the capabilities of our-state-of-the-art generalized magneto-optical ellipsometer (GME) to allow for spectroscopic measurements and the associated characterization of complex magnetic materials. With such methodological advances, the instrument will have the potential to allow for very precise magneto-optical magnetometry measurements, such as:
(i) depth-resolved magnetometry and
(ii) spectroscopic materials characterization.

The project will consist of two parts. In the first part, an existing GME set-up will be reconfigured with a tunable laser to facilitate spectroscopic measurements. Once the system is operational, measurements on magnetic thin film, multilayer, and nano-structure samples (also produced in our labs) will be made to explore the performance levels that can be achieved with the new characterization capabilities that this unique experimental tool offers. This work will include modifications of the experimental set-up and control software to run these novel experiments (LabView programming platform).

In the second part, the experimental results will be analyzed so that quantitative data of the dielectric tensor for different films and materials can be extracted, as well as depth-resolved magnetometry demonstrated, which would represent a very significant methodological advance. This part will include data analysis programming, the use of commercial analysis software and will furthermore benefit from a good understanding of electromagnetism, optics and ferromagnetism.

Description of the research group:

The nano-magnetism Group at CIC nanoGUNE is conducting world-class basic and applied research in the field of magnetism in nano-scale structures. The Group staff has a longstanding expertise and proven track record in fundamental and applied aspects of nano-magnetism, especially in the development and use of magneto-optical methods.

Application:

If you are a (prospective) master student and you are interested in this project, please get in touch with the scientist in charge: Andreas Berger (a.berger@nanogune.eu).

To apply for a master position fill in the form below and follow the instructions and recomendations of the general call (open until 30 June 2023).

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