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Physical Measurement Laboratory / Nanoscale Device Characterization Division

Nanoscale Processes and Measurements Group

Projects/Programs

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Nitrogen-vacancy center in a diamond crystal

Diamond NV Center Magnetometry

Ongoing
The nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in diamond has emerged in the last decade as the most exciting new technology for nanoscale magnetic measurements. By
Simulation of FMRFM data

Nanomagnet Dynamics

Ongoing
We develop methods and facilities for measuring magnetization dynamics in magnetic nanostructures with a particular emphasis on the emerging needs of future
Measuring interactions between chiral edge states. 2D heterostructure (left); magnetoresistance data (right).

Quantum Transport Measurements

Ongoing
We are developing the foundational knowledge and measurement infrastructure that will facilitate the use of solid state systems with emergent quantum properties
Measurements of transition probability vs. pulse length and detuning

Sequential Bayesian Experiment Design

Ongoing
Every day, across the globe, people measure things. Many measurements are direct: weight from a scale, volume from a measuring cup, length from a tape measure
A current (white arrow) flowing through a tantalum film generates a current of spins (dark blue arrows) that impinges on the ferromagnetic cobalt iron boron layer and causes the magnetization (gold arrow) to charge directions (light blue arrow).

Theory of Spin-Orbit Torque

Ongoing
The working of countless electronic devices involves electric and magnetic effects interacting within nanostructured materials. In the phenomenon known as spin