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. **

我们提出了一项更新多伦多大学物理系现有晶体生长设施的计划。近20年来，故障熔炉一直没有得到妥善修复，目前9座熔炉中只有2座被认为状况良好。这种设备状态严重影响了凝聚态组材料研究活动的生产力，因为许多学生需要轮流使用状态良好的熔炉。***我们的更新计划包括修复 5 个现有的晶体生长熔炉，这些熔炉需要更换加热元件或重建隔热层。此外，我们计划额外购买 4 台熔炉，以缓解因使用频繁的熔炉而造成的等待时间问题。 ***更新的晶体生长设施将支持量子材料的动态材料研究和培训项目。一些例子包括基于过渡金属卤化物的磁性二维材料、热电材料和高温超导体。该设施将在本科生、研究生和博士后水平的学生培训中发挥至关重要的作用。 **