PhD project: Nanofabrication as a Route to Ultrahigh Pressures
Project description
Pressures above 1 million atmospheres (100GPa) can be generated routinely using a diamond anvil pressure cell. The current maximum pressure obtained with such a device is 400GPa, but pressures well beyond that might be generated by using nano-fabrication techniques to miniaturise both the diamond anvils and sample. In this project, focused ion beam technology will be used to "sculpt" diamond anvils to micron dimensions to achieve pressures beyond those currently achievable. The new technology will be used to study simple systems e.g. H2, Li, Na, N2, and O2 to explore phenomena at extreme densities.
Project supervisor
- Professor Eugene Gregoryanz (School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh)
The project supervisor welcomes informal enquiries about this project.
Find out more about this research area
The links below summarise our research in the area(s) relevant to this project:
- Find out more about Extreme Conditions.
- Find out more about the Institute for Condensed Matter and Complex Systems.
What next?
- Find out how to apply for our PhD degrees.
- Find out about fees and funding and studentship opportunities.
- View and complete the application form (on the main University website).
- Find out how to contact us for more information.