Renewal of the Crystal Growth Facility at the University of Toronto

多伦多大学晶体生长设施更新

• 批准号: RTI-2019-00809
• 负责人: Kim, YoungJune
• 金额: $ 9.37万
• 依托单位: University of Toronto
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Research Tools and Instruments
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=655599
• 关键词: Renewal; Crystal; Growth; Facility; University

We propose a plan to renew the existing crystal growth facility at the university of Toronto physics department. In the last 20 years, the failed furnaces have not been properly repaired, and currently only 2 out of 9 furnaces are considered to be in good condition. This state of equipment severely affects the productivity of materials research activities in condensed matter groups, since many students need to wait their turns to use the furnaces in good condition.***Our renewal plan includes repairing 5 existing crystal growth furnaces that require either heating elements replacement or reconstruction of insulation. In addition, we plan to purchase additional 4 furnaces to alleviate the wait time issue with the heavily used furnaces. ***The renewed crystal growth facility will support dynamic materials research and training program in quantum materials. Some examples include magnetic 2D materials based on transition metal halides, thermoelectric materials, and high temperature superconductor. The facility will play a crucial role in training of students at undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level. **

我们提出一项计划，更新多伦多大学物理系现有的晶体生长设施。在过去的20年里，故障的炉子没有得到适当的修复，目前9个炉子中只有2个被认为状况良好。这种设备状态严重影响凝聚态材料研究活动的生产率，因为许多学生需要轮流使用状况良好的炉子。*我们的更新计划包括修复5个现有的晶体生长炉子，这些炉子需要更换加热元件或重建绝缘。此外，我们计划购买额外的4个炉子，以缓解频繁使用的炉子的等待时间问题。*更新后的晶体生长设施将支持量子材料方面的动态材料研究和培训计划。一些例子包括基于过渡金属卤化物的磁性2D材料、热电材料和高温超导体。该设施将在培养本科生、研究生和博士后方面发挥关键作用。**