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Research projects of interest may also be found in the ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science
Akhmediev, NN
Scientific analysis of variety of extreme events including but not limited to ocean rogue waves, financial disasters, stampedes, climat catastrophes etc.
Ankiewicz, A
Scientific analysis of variety of extreme events including but not limited to ocean rogue waves, financial disasters, stampedes, climat catastrophes etc.
Bachor, H
We analyse brain dynamics using 3D holographic light-field projection for multisite photo-stimulation of neuronal circuits.
Doctor VR Daria , Doctor C Stricker , Emeritus Professor Hans Bachor
Baldwin, KGH
Experimental tests of fundamental quantum mechanics will investigate entanglement and non-locality of matter waves using a metastable helium Bose-Einstein condensate apparatus.
Blackwell, BD
Using a small electron beam, trace the magnetic field lines in H-1, to investigate changes in magnetic geometry, transition to chaos.
To compute wave-particle resonance in the H-1 heliac, and estimate wave-drive.
Datamining techniques extract information from H-1 essential to understanding instabilities that threaten the viability of fusion as the ultimate clean energy source.
Apply machine learning techniques to assessment of the data quality in plasma fusion experiments, such as the H-1 Heliac.
Bouwknegt, PG
A first introduction to String Theory from the undergraduate textbook by Zwiebach
Bowman, DJ
By applying pseudo-random noise codes to LCD spatial light modulators it should be possible to
recover phase information from different spatial regions of an interference pattern despite the use
of a single element detector.
Bradby, JE
This work examines the mechanical properties of the shells of a range of marine creatures in an effort to understand how increasing ocean acidification influences their mechanical properties.
Supervisors: Dr Jodie Bradby and Prof Adrienne Hardham
A/Prof Jodie Bradby , Professor AR Hardham
Buchler, BC
Storing quantum states of light is useful for all sorts of quantum information applications. Our team seeks to build quantum memory systems using atomic ensembles.
Buckman, SJ
The student will produce unique zeolite structures and perform characterization experiments on them using the materials beamline at the Australian Positron Beamline facility.
Chow, JH
This project investigates the use of advanced distributed and quasi-distributed fibre optic sensors
for their use in acoustic perimeter security, intrusion detection, and mineral exploration.
Corr, CS
This project is concerned with bridging the gap between research on atom and ion interactions with perfect surfaces, and research in fusion reactors involving complex plasma-wall interaction phenomena.
This project is concerned with developing radio-frequency negative hydrogen ion sources for neutral beam injection heating of fusion plasmas.
Craig, VSJ
Navier-Stokes flow calculations modelling diffusion and deposition of material in a stagnant region.
Next time you have a BBQ observe the behavior of water (or beer) droplets on the hot BBQ plate. The droplet skates around on a cushion of evaporating liquid. This is known as the Leidenfrost effect. How the shape of a droplet changes as it approaches the Leidenfrost temperature will be investigated.
Do you want to measure the basic forces that operate between all molecules? These same forces are manifest at interfaces and control a wide variety of industrial and biological systems. Using the Atomic Force Microscope and a range of surface analytical techniques we are experimentally investigating these forces which can be as small as the strenght of a single hydrogen bond with distance resolution below a nanometre.
The cells of living things constitute a high salt environment, in which the type of salt is critical. Experiments will be conducted to reveal how different electrolytes control molecular interactions will be performed.
Dasgupta, M
Experiments to investigate the interactions of weakly bound nuclei. Answers will impact on new developments of radioactive beam facilities worldwide.
Nuclear fusion at energies below the barrier will be measured to understand the transition from coherent superpositions to irreversible outcomes
Dewar, R
Using asymptotic expansion theory the student will develop a formula for the nonlinear frequency shift
of a plasma wave up to terms in the square of the amplitude
Using variational methods on a known magnetic field exhibiting chaos the student will develop optimal curvilinear coordinates for plasma equilibrium studies
To explore the stability of multiple region partially-relaxed MRXMHD plasmas in cylindrical geometry,
and relate this to existence of electron transport barriers.
To explore the equilibrium and stability of multiple region partially-relaxed MRXMHD plasmas in helical geometry.
Doherty, MMW
This project investigates the first precise measurement of mechanical motion and deformation using a single quantum defect in diamond. The outcomes of the project will aid the development of advanced mechanical technologies.
This project investigates the electron-phonon interactions that govern the implementation of a particular defect in diamond as a qubit for quantum computing and metrology.
Dracoulis, G
Analyses of data collected at the GSI laboratory in Germany that probes the understanding of shapes and long-lived isomerism in exotic nuclei
Elliman, RG
This project will study resistive switching in transition-metal oxides which forms the basis of a novel new circuit element called the memister and forms the basis of devices used as nonvolatile memory elements.
This project will examine a novel, industry-compatible, method for synthesising large-area graphene films with accurately controlled thickness.
Professor Robert Elliman , Dr Dinesh Venkatachalam , Doctor S Ruffell
Fifield, LK
Measuring fallout plutonium inventories and the distribution of plutonium with selected particle sizes in soils from the Cotter River catchment. The data will elucidate which soil erosion mechanisms dominate in the various sub-catchments that feed the Cotter Dam.
Measuring fallout beryllium concentrations in river sediments from Northern Australia. The data will help define the long-term sediment flux delivered by Australia’s Northern Rivers to the marine and coastal ecosystems of Northern Australia.
Measuring fallout plutonium concentrations inestuarine and shallow marine sediments from Northern Australia. The data will help elucidate which catchment regions dominate the modern day sediment flux delivered to the marine coastal ecosystems of Northern Australia.
Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Measurements of the fallout plutonium concentration in stream sediments feeding the Cotter River. The data will elucidate which soil erosion mechanisms dominate in the various sub-catchments that feed the Cotter Dam.
Fitzgerald, MJ
Applying high-beta equilibrium theory to solve force balance in the next generation of compact
spherical tokamaks.
Fogden, AS
Crude oil in salt water displays a striking ability to form emulsion droplets of very high stability by addition of nanoparticles which line the oil-water interface. Emulsion stability as a function of type of particle and salt concentrations will be studied, with applications to improving recovery of oil from reservoirs and spills.
Organic compounds adsorbed or deposited on the pore walls of rocks greatly influence the flow of liquids through them. The project will develop novel techniques to 3D image the distribution of these organics using scanning electron microscopy and x-ray micro-CT.
Fu, L
This project aims to develop the enabling nanotechnology for the fabrication of high-quality optical metamaterials with loss compensated by an internal gain and tunable properties driven by electrical or optical signals.
The project will investigate the photovoltaic properties of III-V semiconductor materials with the incorporation of quantum wells and dots for enhanced efficiencies
The project will investigate the photovoltaic properties of semiconductor nanowires and the fabrication of nanowire solar cells
Gao, Q
This project involves using nano-optical (near-field) and ultrafast (sub-picosecond) optical probes to characterise and optimise semiconductor nanowires.
This project investigates the fundamental growth mechanism of semiconductor nanowires and how the effect on the nanowire material properties
The project will investigate the photovoltaic properties of semiconductor nanowires and the fabrication of nanowire solar cells
This project investigates device fabrication technologies for making nanowire electronic and optoelectronic devices
Hinde, DJ
Experiments to investigate the interactions of weakly bound nuclei. Answers will impact on new developments of radioactive beam facilities worldwide.
Nuclear fusion at energies below the barrier will be measured to understand the transition from coherent superpositions to irreversible outcomes
Modern alchemists form new elements by nuclear fusion. What are the nuclei to be used? Experiments aim to answer this question
Hole, MJ
Applying high-beta equilibrium theory to solve force balance in the next generation of compact
spherical tokamaks.
Using variational methods on a known magnetic field exhibiting chaos the student will develop optimal curvilinear coordinates for plasma equilibrium studies
To compute wave-particle resonance in the H-1 heliac, and estimate wave-drive.
To explore the stability of multiple region partially-relaxed MRXMHD plasmas in cylindrical geometry,
and relate this to existence of electron transport barriers.
To explore the equilibrium and stability of multiple region partially-relaxed MRXMHD plasmas in helical geometry.
To infer properties of pulsar plasmas from polarization-resolved pulsar data
Dr Matthew Hole , Professor I Cairns
Howard, J
You will apply new coherence imaging cameras and develop suitable inverse procedures for spectro-polarimertic imaging of plasmas in the H-1 heliac and on fusion devices in the US and Europe.
You will devlop and apply novel interferometric techniques to image the evolution of the ratio of hydrogen and deuterium isotopes in radio frequency heated plasmas in the H-1 heliac
Hyde, ST
We have enumerated a number of 3D crystalline patterns via 2D hyperbolic geometry, including 3D weavings of filaments, tangled networks etc. We are keen to develop robust measures of entanglement, using ideas from knot theory. We also plan to explore the effect of entanglement on elasticity of ideal materials, using (mainly) numerical modelling.
Liquid crystals self-assemble to form a variety of designs of varying topological complexity. We are interested in multiply interwoven domain patterns, such as the double-diamond and gyroid structures found in lipid-water, copolymer mixtures and lipid-protein-water assemblies in vivo. A new class of “polyphile” liquid-crystal forming molecules have been made by us. We are exploring the possible self-assemblies these polyphiles can make in the presence of different solvents, with a major interest in making new tricontinuous patterns that we have found. Theoretical study of the relative stabilith of htese patterns is also planned.
Ivanov, IA
The project studies double photon ionization of a helium atom using simplified one-dimensional model. This allows to elucidate some features of the process (such as possible existence of the effect of the Rabi oscillations in the double ionization probabilities), which (for computational reasons) are difficult to study using the 3D model.
The project studies possibility of the coherent control (i.e. manipulating properties of a quantum system, such as charge density, levels populations, etc., using a suitably tailored laser pulse) for a quantum mechanical model of a molecule.
Using methods of quantum many-body theory to describe elementary processes in atoms and molecules interacting with strong electromagnetic fields.
Jagadish, C
This project aims to develop the enabling nanotechnology for the fabrication of high-quality optical metamaterials with loss compensated by an internal gain and tunable properties driven by electrical or optical signals.
This project involves using nano-optical (near-field) and ultrafast (sub-picosecond) optical probes to characterise and optimise semiconductor nanowires.
The project will investigate the photovoltaic properties of III-V semiconductor materials with the incorporation of quantum wells and dots for enhanced efficiencies
This project investigates the fundamental growth mechanism of semiconductor nanowires and how the effect on the nanowire material properties
This project will investigate the epitaxial growth and properties of ZnO and related materials. It will also study the synthesis and properties of ZnO nanostructures and other heterostructures.
The project will investigate the photovoltaic properties of semiconductor nanowires and the fabrication of nanowire solar cells
Ion implantation has been shown to increase the resistivity of semiconductors. This project explores the use of ion implantation in SiC for electrical isolation in devices.
This project will investigate the epitaxial growth and properties of InAsSb nanostructures. It will also extend to the design and fabrication of mid-IR devices such as laser diodes and photodetectors
This project investigates device fabrication technologies for making nanowire electronic and optoelectronic devices
Karouta, F
This project investigates device fabrication technologies for making nanowire electronic and optoelectronic devices
Kheifets, A
The project studies double photon ionization of a helium atom using simplified one-dimensional model. This allows to elucidate some features of the process (such as possible existence of the effect of the Rabi oscillations in the double ionization probabilities), which (for computational reasons) are difficult to study using the 3D model.
The project studies possibility of the coherent control (i.e. manipulating properties of a quantum system, such as charge density, levels populations, etc., using a suitably tailored laser pulse) for a quantum mechanical model of a molecule.
Using methods of quantum many-body theory to describe elementary processes in atoms and molecules interacting with strong electromagnetic fields.
Kibedi, T
The project aims to develop numerical procedures to evaluate the energy spectra of X-rays and Auger electrons emitted in nuclear decay.
The project is aiming to develop a highly sensitive magnetic pair spectrometer to measure the weak decay branches from the Hoyle state. This state is formed in the triple-alpha reaction in stars and is responsible for the carbon production in the Universe.
This project combines a variety of experiments on beams from the ANU 14UD accelerator with theory to build a better understanding of the hyperfine fields present in free ions. These hyperfine fields have important applications to measuring the magnetic properties of exotic nuclei.
Kingston, AM
3D X-ray imaging requires the collection of a data set, or "tomogram". This project investigates the possibility of combining multiple tomograms, collected using different imaging techniques, in order to improve image quality.
Kivshar, Y
This project covers experimental and theoretical development of metamaterials - artificial structures which have electromagnetic properties not found in nature - and studying their exotic physics.
Kluth, P
This project will examine the change in structure and shape of metal nanoparticles induced by ion irradiation and characterise their structural and vibrational properties.
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Study fundamental aspects of ion tracks and exploit their application for functional
nanomaterials/devices
This project will examine porosity and plastic flow in selected amorphous compound semiconductors and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
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Investigate the fascinating porous structures of ion irradiated GaSb and InSb
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Develop and utilise computer simulations to analyse synchrotron based scattering from nano-sized objects.
This project will examine the change in structure and shape of Ge nanoparticles induced by ion irradiation and characterise their structural and vibrational properties.
This project will examine irradiation induced disorder in selected crystalline compound semiconductors and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
This project will examine the formation of metal nanoparticles in a dielectric matrix and characterise their structural and vibrational properties with an emphasis on synchrotron radiation techniques.
This project will examine irradiation-induced porosity in selected compound semiconductors and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
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Study the formation and stability of high energy ion tracks in minerals under controlled environments
with importance for geological dating techniques
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Study how nanoparticles grow in dielectric materials using in situ synchrotron scattering experiements
This project will examine the formation of Ge nanoparticles in a dielectric matrix and characterise their structural and vibrational properties with an emphasis on synchrotron radiation techniques.
Kremer, F
This project will examine metal cluster formation in several important dielectrics and determine the
atomic-scale structure a variety of analytical methods.
This project will examine the change in structure and shape of Ge nanoparticles induced by ion irradiation and characterise their structural and vibrational properties.
This project will examine the formation of Ge nanoparticles in a dielectric matrix and characterise their structural and vibrational properties with an emphasis on synchrotron radiation techniques.
This project will examine dopant complex and cluster formation in the semiconductors Si and Ge and
determine their atomic-scale structure with a variety of analytical methods.
Professor Mark Ridgway , Dr Felipe Kremer , Doctor S Decoster
Lam, TT
This project investigates the use of advanced distributed and quasi-distributed fibre optic sensors
for their use in acoustic perimeter security, intrusion detection, and mineral exploration.
Lane, GJ
Analyses of data collected at the GSI laboratory in Germany that probes the understanding of shapes and long-lived isomerism in exotic nuclei
Mangazeev, VV
The student will study links between integrable systems in statistical mechanics, combinatorial problems and special functions in mathematics.
Manson, N
This project investigates the first precise measurement of mechanical motion and deformation using a single quantum defect in diamond. The outcomes of the project will aid the development of advanced mechanical technologies.
This project investigates the electron-phonon interactions that govern the implementation of a particular defect in diamond as a qubit for quantum computing and metrology.
McClelland, DE
Enable the detection of cataclysmic astrophysical events by developing techniques to measure
displacements one thousand times smaller than an atomic nucleus
By applying pseudo-random noise codes to LCD spatial light modulators it should be possible to
recover phase information from different spatial regions of an interference pattern despite the use
of a single element detector.
Mills, FP
Develop and use numerical models of atmospheric chemistry on Venus to interpret observations from spacecraft, Hubble Space Telescope, and other telescopes
Characterise spatial and temporal variations of sunlight due to clouds and their impact on solar
energy production
Mirochnitchenko, A
This project aims to design classical analog of nanoantennas for advanced optical communiction.
The student will study the control of light propagation in nano-strutured materials
This project aims to develop compact and energy efficient photonic devices by engineering light-matter interaction in nanoparticle clusters.
Mokkapati, SSR
This project aims to develop the enabling nanotechnology for the fabrication of high-quality optical metamaterials with loss compensated by an internal gain and tunable properties driven by electrical or optical signals.
Neshev, D
This project covers experimental and theoretical development of metamaterials - artificial structures which have electromagnetic properties not found in nature - and studying their exotic physics.
The project aims to study theoretically and experimentally the process of spontaneous parametric down conversion in photonic waveguiding structures in order to design their output quantum photon statistics.
Notley, S
Methods for the production and dispersion of graphene in aqueous solution conditions will be investigated.
Parsons, DF
Navier-Stokes flow calculations modelling diffusion and deposition of material in a stagnant region.
Applying theory of electrolytes and surface forces to oil-brine-rock systems arising from the petroleum industry.
Exploring theoretical models of dissolved gas in solution and studying its affect on the behaviour of solutions at an interface.
Quantum chemical calculations of the structure of hydrated ions.
Powell, DA
This project covers experimental and theoretical development of metamaterials - artificial structures which have electromagnetic properties not found in nature - and studying their exotic physics.
Ridgway, MC
This project will examine the change in structure and shape of metal nanoparticles induced by ion irradiation and characterise their structural and vibrational properties.
This project will examine porosity and plastic flow in selected amorphous compound semiconductors and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
Investigate the fascinating porous structures of ion irradiated GaSb and InSb
This project will examine metal cluster formation in several important dielectrics and determine the
atomic-scale structure a variety of analytical methods.
This project will examine the atomic-scale structure of chalcogenides and structural modifications induced by ion irradiation and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
This project will examine the change in structure and shape of Ge nanoparticles induced by ion irradiation and characterise their structural and vibrational properties.
This project will examine irradiation induced disorder in selected crystalline compound semiconductors and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
This project will examine the formation of metal nanoparticles in a dielectric matrix and characterise their structural and vibrational properties with an emphasis on synchrotron radiation techniques.
This project will examine irradiation-induced porosity in selected compound semiconductors and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
Study how nanoparticles grow in dielectric materials using in situ synchrotron scattering experiements
This project will examine the formation of Ge nanoparticles in a dielectric matrix and characterise their structural and vibrational properties with an emphasis on synchrotron radiation techniques.
This project will examine dopant complex and cluster formation in the semiconductors Si and Ge and
determine their atomic-scale structure with a variety of analytical methods.
Professor Mark Ridgway , Dr Felipe Kremer , Doctor S Decoster
Rodriguez, MD
This project will examine porosity and plastic flow in selected amorphous compound semiconductors and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
This project will examine irradiation induced disorder in selected crystalline compound semiconductors and characterise these changes with a variety of analytical methods.
Saadatfar, M
The aims of this project is understanding the mechanical stability of granular materials and the nature of interacting forces within them. Students will be involved in researching the experimental and numerical aspects of granular materials.
Salama, H
This project will examine the change in structure and shape of metal nanoparticles induced by ion irradiation and characterise their structural and vibrational properties.
This project will examine metal cluster formation in several important dielectrics and determine the
atomic-scale structure a variety of analytical methods.
This project will examine the formation of metal nanoparticles in a dielectric matrix and characterise their structural and vibrational properties with an emphasis on synchrotron radiation techniques.
Savage, CM
It is usually assumed that at a fundamental level the world consists only of quantum things. This project investigates whether classical things might also exist.
Real Time Relativity is an interactive simulation of relativistic physics. This project is to port it to mobile platforms.
Technology is changing the way we learn physics. This project explores how visualisation and interaction can deepen and individualise learning.
Shaddock, DA
Enable the detection of cataclysmic astrophysical events by developing techniques to measure
displacements one thousand times smaller than an atomic nucleus
By applying pseudo-random noise codes to LCD spatial light modulators it should be possible to
recover phase information from different spatial regions of an interference pattern despite the use
of a single element detector.
Shadrivov, I
This project covers experimental and theoretical development of metamaterials - artificial structures which have electromagnetic properties not found in nature - and studying their exotic physics.
Sheppard, AP
Explore techniques for rendering the 3D cellular structures that follow the boundaries of watershed
basins in the height functions of 3D images.
Stuchbery, AE
The project aims to develop numerical procedures to evaluate the energy spectra of X-rays and Auger electrons emitted in nuclear decay.
The magnetic dipole moments of excited nuclear states will be measured to probe nuclear structure, especially the emergence of collectivity near closed shells. Experiments may be performed at large scale international radioactive beam facilities as well as in the ANU heavy ion accelerator laboratory.
The project is aiming to develop a highly sensitive magnetic pair spectrometer to measure the weak decay branches from the Hoyle state. This state is formed in the triple-alpha reaction in stars and is responsible for the carbon production in the Universe.
This project has a theoretical/computational emphasis. The goal is to model the hyperfine interactions of highly charged free ions, examine the conditions under which these ions behave as open versus closed quantum systems, and explore their utility as a laboratory for studies of quantum decoherence.
This project combines a variety of experiments on beams from the ANU 14UD accelerator with theory to build a better understanding of the hyperfine fields present in free ions. These hyperfine fields have important applications to measuring the magnetic properties of exotic nuclei.
Sukhorukov, AA
The project aims to study theoretically and experimentally the process of spontaneous parametric down conversion in photonic waveguiding structures in order to design their output quantum photon statistics.
Sullivan, JP
The student will produce unique zeolite structures and perform characterization experiments on them using the materials beamline at the Australian Positron Beamline facility.
This experimental project will use a new type of electron scattering experiment to measure cross sections of interest to plasma modelling.
Tan, H
This project aims to develop the enabling nanotechnology for the fabrication of high-quality optical metamaterials with loss compensated by an internal gain and tunable properties driven by electrical or optical signals.
This project involves using nano-optical (near-field) and ultrafast (sub-picosecond) optical probes to characterise and optimise semiconductor nanowires.
The project will investigate the photovoltaic properties of III-V semiconductor materials with the incorporation of quantum wells and dots for enhanced efficiencies
This project investigates the fundamental growth mechanism of semiconductor nanowires and how the effect on the nanowire material properties
This project will investigate the epitaxial growth and properties of ZnO and related materials. It will also study the synthesis and properties of ZnO nanostructures and other heterostructures.
The project will investigate the photovoltaic properties of semiconductor nanowires and the fabrication of nanowire solar cells
This project will investigate the epitaxial growth and properties of InAsSb nanostructures. It will also extend to the design and fabrication of mid-IR devices such as laser diodes and photodetectors
This project investigates device fabrication technologies for making nanowire electronic and optoelectronic devices
Tims, SG
Measuring fallout plutonium inventories and the distribution of plutonium with selected particle sizes in soils from the Cotter River catchment. The data will elucidate which soil erosion mechanisms dominate in the various sub-catchments that feed the Cotter Dam.
Measuring fallout beryllium concentrations in river sediments from Northern Australia. The data will help define the long-term sediment flux delivered by Australia’s Northern Rivers to the marine and coastal ecosystems of Northern Australia.
Measuring fallout plutonium concentrations inestuarine and shallow marine sediments from Northern Australia. The data will help elucidate which catchment regions dominate the modern day sediment flux delivered to the marine coastal ecosystems of Northern Australia.
Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Measurements of the fallout plutonium concentration in stream sediments feeding the Cotter River. The data will elucidate which soil erosion mechanisms dominate in the various sub-catchments that feed the Cotter Dam.
Truscott, AG
Experimental tests of fundamental quantum mechanics will investigate entanglement and non-locality of matter waves using a metastable helium Bose-Einstein condensate apparatus.
Varslot, TK
3D X-ray imaging requires the collection of a data set, or "tomogram". This project investigates the possibility of combining multiple tomograms, collected using different imaging techniques, in order to improve image quality.
Venkatachalam, DK
This project will study resistive switching in transition-metal oxides which forms the basis of a novel new circuit element called the memister and forms the basis of devices used as nonvolatile memory elements.
This project will examine a novel, industry-compatible, method for synthesising large-area graphene films with accurately controlled thickness.
Professor Robert Elliman , Dr Dinesh Venkatachalam , Doctor S Ruffell
Vos, M
What information is contained in the spectra and angular distributions of electrons scattered at high energies from surfaces? Now such measurements are possible with sub-eV resolution, we are discovering a wide range of phenomena buried in these spectra. Can we understand them, and can we develop such experiments into a novel analytical technique? This is the challenge of this research.
Wilson, A
The project aims to develop numerical procedures to evaluate the energy spectra of X-rays and Auger electrons emitted in nuclear decay.
The magnetic dipole moments of excited nuclear states will be measured to probe nuclear structure, especially the emergence of collectivity near closed shells. Experiments may be performed at large scale international radioactive beam facilities as well as in the ANU heavy ion accelerator laboratory.
The project is aiming to develop a highly sensitive magnetic pair spectrometer to measure the weak decay branches from the Hoyle state. This state is formed in the triple-alpha reaction in stars and is responsible for the carbon production in the Universe.
This project has a theoretical/computational emphasis. The goal is to model the hyperfine interactions of highly charged free ions, examine the conditions under which these ions behave as open versus closed quantum systems, and explore their utility as a laboratory for studies of quantum decoherence.
This project combines a variety of experiments on beams from the ANU 14UD accelerator with theory to build a better understanding of the hyperfine fields present in free ions. These hyperfine fields have important applications to measuring the magnetic properties of exotic nuclei.
Wong Leung, YJ
This project combines electrical characterisation of devices and SEM imaging of the depletion in working devices. The aim of the project is to determine the accuracy, sensitivity and limitations of the SEM technique in determining the correct depletion width.
Ion implantation has been shown to increase the resistivity of semiconductors. This project explores the use of ion implantation in SiC for electrical isolation in devices.
