Nanoscale Phononic Phenomena and Thermal Imaging
Lead Research Organisation:
University of York
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
In contrast to our advanced understanding of electronic transport, understanding of nanoscale thermal transport is in its infancy, limiting our ability to manage heat flow on the nanoscale. There are fundamental challenges in understanding the role of quantum size effects, interfacial resistances and the interplay of phonon and electronic thermal transport. Coupled with these theoretical challenges, there are few methods of experimentally measuring thermal properties with spatial resolution. The student will develop and apply the technique of Scanning Thermal Microscopy using a modified Atomic Force Microscope to study nanoscale thermal transport. The materials focus will be on the thermal transport properties of advanced materials for applications in high density magnetic data storage and the design of phononic meta materials for nanoscale thermoelectrics.
People |
ORCID iD |
Sarah Thompson (Primary Supervisor) | |
James Lees (Student) |
Description | Nanoscan |
Organisation | Nanosc |
Country | Sweden |
Sector | Private |
PI Contribution | Contributed to design and testing of electronics for SThM for their VLS-80 machine. |
Collaborator Contribution | Contributed to design and manufacture of electronics for SThM for their VLS-80 machine. |
Impact | Generation of prototype SThM conversion unit for the Nanoscan VLS-80 machine. |
Start Year | 2018 |
Description | Three Minute Thesis |
Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Engaged wide audience with a short talk on project subject. Event was around being able to reduce complex projects to a simple and easy to understand form. The event has wide recognition within the york community as well as further afield. Potential trip to the University of Nairobi to engage and train undergraduates there was cancelled due to Covi-19 |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
URL | https://www.york.ac.uk/research/events/three-minute-thesis/ |
Description | Yornight Exhibition |
Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
Geographic Reach | Local |
Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
Results and Impact | Engagement with a wide audience of general audience and other researchers on project subject as well as broader context.Part of a wider engagement strategy into making the local community engage with local research. Engaged with a large number persons at an event that attracted several thousand attendees. |
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019,2020 |
URL | https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/yornight |