Materials Research Science and Engineering Center on Oxide Thin Films, Probes and Surfaces

9632521威廉姆斯材料研究科学与工程中心（MRSEC）在马里兰州的大学支持两个跨学科小组的互动研究，重点是氧化物，薄膜和新型表面光谱探针。 其中一个研究小组强调铁电薄膜异质结构中的基本材料问题，与技术相关的相关器件问题，以及表现出异常大（“巨大”）磁阻的钙钛矿材料的基本材料物理学。 第二组研究从纳米到微米的长度尺度上的表面结构，目标是对表面形态进行预测性理解。 这项工作最终可能在微电子、薄膜生长、润滑、催化和其他领域找到实际应用。 两个小组的共同主题是开发，优化和利用新型表面敏感工具来测量微观长度尺度的结构，磁性和电学特性。 MRSEC支持材料研究共享实验设施的开发、运行和维护。 它为探索性研究提供种子资金，并促进本科生参与研究。 该中心与一个教育推广计划，旨在启发大学预科和本科生对科学和中心的研究计划在现代世界中的作用。 MRSEC还支持加强与工业界的合作，共享实验设施，这些设施也支持不由MRSEC直接资助的研究，并为探索性研究提供种子资金。 该中心目前支持约15名高级研究员，7名博士后研究助理，1名技术员或其他专业人员，12名研究生和8名本科生。 MRSEC由Ellen D教授指导。威廉姆斯。 马里兰州大学的材料研究科学与工程中心（MRSEC）支持两个跨学科小组的互动研究，重点是氧化物，薄膜和新型表面光谱探针。 其中一个研究小组强调铁电薄膜异质结构中的基本材料问题，与技术相关的相关器件问题，以及表现出异常大（“巨大”）磁阻的钙钛矿材料的基本材料物理学。 第二组研究从纳米到微米的长度尺度上的表面结构，目标是对表面形态进行预测性理解。 这项工作最终可能在微电子、薄膜生长、润滑、催化和其他领域找到实际应用。 两个小组的共同主题是开发，优化和利用新型表面敏感工具来测量微观长度尺度的结构，磁性和电学特性。 MRSEC支持材料研究共享实验设施的开发、运营和维护。 它为探索性研究提供种子资金，并促进本科生参与研究。 该中心与一个教育推广计划，旨在启发大学预科和本科生对科学和中心的研究计划在现代世界中的作用。 MRSEC还支持加强与工业界的合作，共享实验设施，这些设施也支持不由MRSEC直接资助的研究，并为探索性研究提供种子资金。 该中心目前支持约15名高级研究员，7名博士后研究助理，1名技术员或其他专业人员，12名研究生和8名本科生。 MRSEC由Ellen D教授指导。威廉姆斯。 ***

9632521 Williams The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Maryland supports interactive research in two interdisciplinary groups focusing on oxides, thin films, and novel surface spectroscopic probes. One of the research groups emphasizes fundamental materials issues in ferroelectric thin film heterostructures , related device problems of technological relevance, and fundamental materials physics of perovskite materials that exhibit unusually large ("colossal") magneto- resistance. The second group investigates the structure of surfaces on length scales from nanometers to microns, with the goal of developing a predictive understanding of surface morphology. The work may ultimately find practical application in micro-electronics, thin film growth, lubrication, catalysis, and other areas. A common theme for both groups is the development, optimization and utilization of novel surface sensitive tools to measure structural, magnetic, and electrical properties at microscopic length scales. The MRSEC supports the development, operation and maintenance of shared experimental facilities for materials research. It provides seed funding for exploratory research and fosters research participation by undergraduates. The Center is associated with an educational outreach program designed to enlighten pre-college and undergraduate students about science and the role of the center's research program in the modern world. The MRSEC also supports enhanced collaboration with industry, shared experimental facilities that also support research not directly funded by the MRSEC, and seed funding for exploratory research. The Center currently supports about 15 senior investigators, 7 postdoctoral research associates, 1 technician or other professional, 12 graduate students, and 8 undergraduates. The MRSEC is directed by Professor Ellen D. Williams. %%% The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University of Maryland supports interactive research in two interdisciplinary groups focusing on oxides, thin films, and novel surface spectroscopic probes. One of the research groups emphasizes fundamental materials issues in ferroelectric thin film heterostructures , related device problems of technological relevance, and fundamental materials physics of perovskite materials that exhibit unusually large ("colossal") magneto- resistance. The second group investigates the structure of surfaces on length scales from nanometers to microns, with the goal of developing a predictive understanding of surface morphology. The work may ultimately find practical application in micro-electronics, thin film growth, lubrication, catalysis, and other areas. A common theme for both groups is the development, optimization and utilization of novel surface sensitive tools to measure structural, magnetic, and electrical properties at microscopic length scales. The MRSEC supports the development, operation and maintenance of shared experimental facilities for materials research. It provides seed funding for exploratory research and fosters research participation by undergraduates. The Center is associated with an educational outreach program designed to enlighten pre-college and undergraduate students about science and the role of the center's research program in the modern world. The MRSEC also supports enhanced collaboration with industry, shared experimental facilities that also support research not directly funded by the MRSEC, and seed funding for exploratory research. The Center currently supports about 15 senior investigators, 7 postdoctoral research associates, 1 technician or other professional, 12 graduate students, and 8 undergraduates. The MRSEC is directed by Professor Ellen D. Williams. ***