Upcoming UW Physics Webinar

I’m excited to be presenting a webinar on our approach to atomistic defect engineering as part of the University of Washington Physics Department ABC Seminar Series! On December 10 @ 1230 PST, I’ll discuss the convergence of precision synthesis, characterization, and modeling tools we are using to design new materials for energy and quantum computing applications.

From the abstract:

The development of advanced thin film synthesis techniques over the past several decades has sparked a renaissance in the design of nanomaterials for clean energy and quantum computing technologies. While it is now possible to produce oxide and semiconductor thin films in almost limitless configurations, engineering of desirable functionality for device applications depends on precise control of atomistic structure and defects. Complex synthesis pathways can lead to significant deviations from idealized structures, which occur at length scales that are challenging to probe experimentally and theoretically. This task is further compounded by dynamic changes imparted by processing steps and subsequent exposure to extreme environments. We have developed a materials design strategy based on state-of-the-art synthesis, ab initio modeling, and characterization, underpinned by aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy. I will describe our efforts to quantify and control nanoscale defect populations using unique insights from atomistic imaging and spectroscopy. Our results illustrate how the full range of information from modern electron microscopy can unlock promising new materials for energy storage, electronics, and computing.

For more information on the seminar series, visit the UW Physics Department website.