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Development and experimental verification of new concepts for quantum transport characterization in complex semiconductor heterostructures

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About project

The main objective of the REI (Regional Excellence Initiative) project entitled “Development and experimental verification of new concepts for quantum transport characterization in complex semiconductor heterostructures” is a design and creating of research tool and methodology for magnetotransport analysis of thin film semiconductor structures.

The scope of the project is related to the development of semiconductor technologies and infrared detection, lies in the special area of research interests of the Military University of Technology (MUT). In this respect, MUT has significant successes in the international ground, not only in the field of science, but also as a research base for Polish industry.

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The measurement task

The measurement task of the RID Project includes the characterization of semiconductor structures, with particular emphasis on:

Magnetotransport study in a wide temperature range (4-310 K), using unique data acquisition techniques;
Structural studies by Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction;
Surface morphology examination – optical and electron microscopy.

The technological tasks

The technological tasks in the RID project include technological procedures with particular emphasis on the preparation of structures for testing new concepts in magnetotransport characterization. The activities focus mainly on semiconductors from the AIIIBV A^IIIB^V group and concern:

Deposition of thin semiconductor layers using Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE);
Technological treatments (the so-called processing), related to cutting of layers, lithographic methods, etching, metallization deposition, etc.;
Precise assembly on dedicated chips, making electrical connections and quality control.

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The theoretical tasks

The theoretical tasks in the RID project include theory development and numerical modeling in the field of:

Performing calculations and analysis of mobility spectra (MSA);
Modeling of electron transport in semiconductor devices using both proprietary simulators and commercial software;
Interpretation of measurement results for magnetotransport, electrical, thermal and optical characterizations, and others.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE

Effective work in a very demanding scientific environment, open to international competition, is possible only with the use of our best advantages.

PASSION

Our deep commitment leads to devoting time for carrying out the research project with complete integrity.

INTERDISCIPLINARITY

The team consists of specialists from many scientific disciplines, which is a valuable aspect in the execution of a research project.

CREATIVITY

Creative thinking of young team members in cooperation with internationally recognized researchers leads to the appearance of interesting paths in solving challenges.

OUR DISCIPLINES

Our team consists of experts from different scientific disciplines what makes a valuable aspect for research project realization.

MATERIALS ENGINEERING

It covers knowledge related to materials in the following aspects: structure, properties, technology and application.

AUTOMATION, ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING S

A discipline that includes electrical engineering, electronics and information engineering dealing with the issues of controlling various processes.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

A branch of science that involves the study of basic and fundamental properties, as well as interactions between matter and energy.

CHEMICAL SCIENCES

A science whose task is to study the nature and properties of substances, in particular the interactions taking place between them.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

A discipline that uses electronics to design, manufacture, and operate equipment. It also relies on implemented mathematics.

OUR TEAM

JAROSŁAW WRÓBEL, PhD ENG

RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER

Dr J. Wróbel's scientific profile is multidisciplinary. He was associated with: electronics, technical physics, and materials engineering at various stages of his scientific development. Currently, his interests are focused on electron transport characterization methods (MSA).

JACEK BOGUSKI, PhD ENG.

COORDINATOR OF TECHNOLOGICAL TASKS

Professional interest of Dr Eng. J. Boguski is focused on technology (processing and epitaxial growth by MBE) of AIIIBV semiconductor structures. In the REI project he is responsible for coordinating technology group.

SEBASTIAN ZLOTNIK, PhD

COORDINATOR OF CHARATERIZATION TASKS

Dr S. Zlotnik’s research experience is associated with materials engineering of functional materials and AIIIBV compounds. Currently, his research interest covers epitaxial growth and magnetotransport characterization of semiconductors.

JERZY WRÓBEL, PROF.

Prof. J. Wróbel represents physical sciences. In addition to close cooperation with the MUT, he is also the head of the Spin Phenomena Physics Group (SL2.2) at the Institute of Physics, PAS. Expert in the field of electron lithography and low temperature measurements.

MAREK KOJDECKI, PROF.

Marek Andrzej Kojdecki (Dr., DSc.) deals with research of inverse problems in physics and materials engineering studied as mathematical problems, computational methods or practical determination of material characteristics from experimental data.

PIOTR MARTYNIUK, PROF.

Research interests of Col. dr hab. Eng. Piotr Martyniuk are currently involved in numerical modeling of mid- and far-infrared barrier detection structures. The calculations mainly concern materials from the AIIIBV group, including type II superlattice, and HgCdTe.

MAŁGORZATA NYGA, PhD

Dr. M. Nyga is a chemist. Since 2020, she has been working at the Solid-State Physics Department. In the RID project she is involved in epitaxial layer processing (AIIIBV) (eg. photolithography, bonding, chemical etching), as well as structure characterization.

SŁAWOMIR DYJAK, PhD ENG.

A chemist specializing in the field of high-energy materials, synthesis of porous structures for energy storage and conversion, and broadly understood chemical engineering. Designer and constructor of advanced research equipment.

MICHAŁ GRĄZKA, PhD ENG.

PhD ENG. Michał Grązka, graduate of the Faculty of Mechatronics, Armament and Aerospace, MUT. In 2008, he graduated from Mechatronics, then began doctoral studies in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering at the MUT and graduated in 2013. Since 2009, he has been an employee of the MUT, initially as an assistant and then as an assistant professor.

PAWEŁ MOSZCZYŃSKI, PhD ENG.

Assistant professor employed at the Faculty of Cybernetics, MUT. He graduated from the Faculty of Technical Physics, MUT and defended his PhD in electronics at the Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology, MUT. The co-creator of the TakeCtrl group. .

MICHAŁ KAPAŁKA, MSc ENG.

The Faculty of Cybernetics, MUT, employee. The inventor and co-creator of the TakeCtrl group. Enthusiast of Internet technologies, "open source" solutions and Drupal system. For over 10 years he has been actively involved in the design and implementation of websites and internet systems.

Jakub Józwowicz

A student of Materials Engineering at Faculty of New Technologies and Chemistry, MUT. In the REI Project, he is responsible for optimization of the chemical etching automatic process of AIIIBV semiconductor epitaxial layers.

Sebastian Odrzywolski

A student of 4th year of Materials Engineering at Faculty of New Technologies and Chemistry, MUT. In the REI Project, he is involved in the uniformity studies of epitaxial semiconductor AIIIBV structures by utilizing materials characterization techniques.

WORTH REMEMBERING / QUOTES

Stefan Banach

Mathematics is the most beautiful and most powerful creation of the human spirit.

Nicolaus Copernicus

Mathematics is written for mathematicians.

Maria Skłodowska-Curie

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.

Ignacy Łukasiewicz

Light, light and work for the poor country and its people.

Alexandra Navrotsky

The question that has fascinated me all my life is this: What is it about the essential properties of atoms and molecules that says why, under certain conditions of temperature, pressure and composition, you get a particular material and not some other?

FAQ

What does the implementation of the REI project involve?

The main goals of the REI project: "Development and experimental verification of new concepts for quantum transport characterization in complex semiconductor heterostructures" is to create a research tool for the analysis of thin-film semiconductor structures, and to develop a new methodology for magneto-transport measurements.
The subject matter that is carried out, which is related to the development of semiconductor technologies and infrared detection, lies in the special area of research interests of the MUT.
In this respect, the MUT has significant successes in the international arena, not only in the field of science, but also as a research base for Polish industry.

What is the potential application of the tool created during the REI project?

The need to create the discussed tool results from the demand to precisely identify the generation and recombination mechanisms, and charge carrier transport mechanisms in a semiconductor, as decisive in the efficient design of complex devices, i.e. diodes, transistors, electromagnetic radiation detectors or lasers. The starting point for the MUT and the centers cooperating with it, there are previous experiences in the field of narrow-gap materials technology, magneto-transport measurements, and calculations of the so-called mobility spectrum analysis (MSA).

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