NSF-Europe Materials Collaboration: Periodic Arrays of Long Semiconductor and Metal Nanowires Embedded in a Silica Fiber for Optoelectronics

这个MWN（材料世界网络）项目是宾夕法尼亚大学和南汉普顿大学之间的联合研究和教育活动，旨在更好地理解和实施高压合成技术，以在超长微结构光纤的微纳米级孔中填充半导体和金属。材料合成、表征和性能的基础是关键的研究领域，需要利用受限制的毛细管几何结构、电学、电子、光学和等离子体特性的表征，以及关键光电应用的探索。在这些研究领域中，材料合成、结构和光学特性将是宾夕法尼亚州立大学团队的重点，而电气、电子、等离子体特性和设备开发将是南安普顿大学团队的重点。该项目致力于与具有技术相关性的电子和光子材料相关的基础研究问题。该项目的一个重要特点是非常重视教育，强调研究和教育的整合，以及提供科学和教育效益的国际合作。这包括：跨学科和国际研究机会；综合研究和教育。此外，将开发光子材料和相行为领域的独特教育模块，扩大本科研究和国际机会，促进多样性，并通过PSU/南安普顿全球大学网络传播本科模块和研究成果。

This MWN (Materials World Network) project is a joint research and education activity between Penn St. U. and the U. Southhampton which aims for greater understanding and implementation of high-pressure synthesis techniques for filling semiconductors and metals inside micro- and nano- scale holes of a microstructured optical fiber over extremely long lengths. Fundamentals of the materials synthesis, characterization, and properties are key research areas to be addressed utilizing confined capillary geometries with characterization of structural, electrical, electronic, optical, and plasmonic properties, along with exploration of key optoelectronic applications. Of these research areas, the materials synthesis, structural and optical characterization, will be the focus of the Penn State team, and the electrical, electronic, plasmonic properties, and device development will be the focus of the U. Southampton team. %%% The project addresses fundamental research issues associated with electronic and photonic materials having technological relevance. An important feature of the project is the strong emphasis on education, with emphasis on integration of research and education, and an international collaboration providing both scientific and educational benefits. These include: interdisciplinary and international research opportunities; integrated research and education. Additionally, unique educational modules in the areas of photonic materials and phase behavior will be developed, expanding undergraduate research and international opportunities, fostering diversity, and disseminating undergraduate modules and research results via the PSU/Southampton Worldwide University Network.