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About the Project
A funded 3-year PhD studentship in plasma nano-fabrication and laser-spectroscopy is available in the York Plasma Institute in the Department of Physics at the University of York starting in October 2013. This project is in close collaboration and funded through Intel Ireland Ltd. It is an integral part of a large-scale EPSRC sponsored project on ‘Metrology concepts for a new generation of plasma manufacturing with atom-scale precision’ (EPSRC EP/K018388/1).
Plasmas are the basis for nano-fabrication of modern computer chips in the multi-billion Pound semiconductor industry. The unique properties of plasmas are exploited to etch chip structures smaller than 20 nm in silicon substrates with a required accuracy of a few individual atoms. Details of plasma-surface interactions are determined by a variety of synergistic processes – see illustration in figure 1. Accurate knowledge of plasma species in the vicinity of the plasma-surface interface is crucial to understand, monitor, and control interaction processes, in particular for precise manufacturing of future computer-chip architectures.
This project will focus on advanced laser-spectroscopic techniques to measure key species at the plasma-surface interface using state-of-the art laser systems. These techniques exploit fundamental atomic and molecular principles and are highly accurate. The successful candidate will work in an inter-disciplinary team and in close collaboration with other PhD students, Postdocs, and industrial collaborators, both at York and internationally. This also includes support through modern multi-scale numerical computer simulations of the plasma dynamics and associated chemical kinetics. [ For diagram please visit http://www.york.ac.uk/physics/jobs-and-studentships/studentship-plasma-nano-fabrication-&-laser/ ]
The studentship covers UK/EU-level university fees and comes with a tax-free stipend at EPSRC’s minimum rate of £13,726 p.a. for 3 years (this is the 2013/14 minimum EPSRC stipend rate, subject to annual adjustment.). EU and overseas students are also encouraged to apply, however additional university fees for non-EU applicants may apply. All applications will be assessed on an individual basis and specific advice will be given regarding suitability for this funding.
Applications from students with a very good degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or another related discipline and a strong interest in plasma science and manufacturing technologies are particularly welcomed. Applications for this studentship should be made using the University of York online application procedure (see: www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply). Applications will continue to be considered until a suitable candidate can be found. To discuss the studentship, please contact Prof Timo Gans ([Email Address Removed]).
Plasmas are the basis for nano-fabrication of modern computer chips in the multi-billion Pound semiconductor industry. The unique properties of plasmas are exploited to etch chip structures smaller than 20 nm in silicon substrates with a required accuracy of a few individual atoms. Details of plasma-surface interactions are determined by a variety of synergistic processes – see illustration in figure 1. Accurate knowledge of plasma species in the vicinity of the plasma-surface interface is crucial to understand, monitor, and control interaction processes, in particular for precise manufacturing of future computer-chip architectures.
This project will focus on advanced laser-spectroscopic techniques to measure key species at the plasma-surface interface using state-of-the art laser systems. These techniques exploit fundamental atomic and molecular principles and are highly accurate. The successful candidate will work in an inter-disciplinary team and in close collaboration with other PhD students, Postdocs, and industrial collaborators, both at York and internationally. This also includes support through modern multi-scale numerical computer simulations of the plasma dynamics and associated chemical kinetics. [ For diagram please visit http://www.york.ac.uk/physics/jobs-and-studentships/studentship-plasma-nano-fabrication-&-laser/ ]
The studentship covers UK/EU-level university fees and comes with a tax-free stipend at EPSRC’s minimum rate of £13,726 p.a. for 3 years (this is the 2013/14 minimum EPSRC stipend rate, subject to annual adjustment.). EU and overseas students are also encouraged to apply, however additional university fees for non-EU applicants may apply. All applications will be assessed on an individual basis and specific advice will be given regarding suitability for this funding.
Applications from students with a very good degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or another related discipline and a strong interest in plasma science and manufacturing technologies are particularly welcomed. Applications for this studentship should be made using the University of York online application procedure (see: www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply). Applications will continue to be considered until a suitable candidate can be found. To discuss the studentship, please contact Prof Timo Gans ([Email Address Removed]).
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