CAREER: Research and Education on Evolving Surface Patterns in Thin Films

提案编号：CMS-0547409提案标题：职业生涯：薄膜表面图案演变的研究与教育主要研究员：黄锐执行机构：德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校摘要从基础和实际利益出发，拟议的研究项目将开发基于物理的数学模型和有效的模拟方法，以了解薄膜材料中图案形成的动力学。具体而言，提出两个研究任务：任务A将开发动力学模型，模拟软衬底上硬薄膜中褶皱图案的演化过程;任务B将开发数学上相似的模型，模拟异质外延体系中量子点的自组装。我们的目标是在这两个系统中的模式演化动力学的定量理解，并探索新的工程技术来控制的模式。拟议的研究将对技术应用设备的制造产生重大影响。拟议的教育活动包括课程开发、新的教育工具、为本科生和代表性不足群体的学生提供研究经验、针对K-12学生和教师以及公众的外联活动。

Proposal Number: CMS-0547409Proposal Title: CAREER: Research and Education on Evolving Surface Patterns in Thin FilmsPrincipal Investigator: Rui HuangPerforming Organization: University of Texas at AustinAbstractOf both fundamental and practical interest, the proposed research project will develop physics-based mathematical models and efficient simulation approaches to understand the dynamics of pattern formation in thin-film materials. Specifically, two research tasks are proposed: Task A will develop a kinetic model to simulate the evolution process of wrinkle patterns in hard films on soft substrates, and Task B will develop a mathematically similar model to simulate self-assembly of quantum dots in heteroepitaxial systems. The objective is to develop a quantitative understanding of the pattern evolution dynamics in both systems and to explore novel engineering techniques to control the patterns. The proposed research will have a significant impact on the making of devices for technological applications. The proposed education activities include curriculum development, new tools for education, research experience for undergraduates and students from underrepresented groups, outreach activities directed to K-12 students and teachers as well as the general public.