Morgan Trassin: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2023 |  |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Morgan Trassin |
| Address | Multifunktionale Ferroische Mat. ETH Zürich, HCI E 482.1 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 77 78 |
| Fax | +41 44 633 11 54 |
| morgan.trassin@mat.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Materials |
| Relationship | Adjunct Professor |
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| 327-2210-00L | Thin Films Technology - From Fundamentals to Oxide Electronics Students who already took "327-2104-00L Inorganic Thin Films: Processing, Properties and Applications" AND "327-2132-00 Multifunctional Ferroic Materials: Growth and Characterisation" are not allowed to attend this course. | 4 credits | 4G | M. Trassin, C. Schneider | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | We will give an introduction to thin films deposition techniques and applications with a focus on the growth of multifunctional oxide thin films. The leading deposition routes (PVD and CVD techniques) and characterization techniques for application-relevant thin films will be discussed. Emerging oxide electronics, materials selection and energy efficient device concepts will be introduced. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Oxide films with a thickness of just a few atoms can now be grown with a precision matching that of semiconductors. This opens up a whole world of functional device concepts and fascinating phenomena that would not occur in the expanded bulk crystal. Particularly interesting phenomena occur in films showing magnetic or electric order or, even better, both of these ("multiferroics"). In this course students will obtain an overarching view on thin film deposition techniques with a focus on epitaxial deposition processes. We will show how the thin film functionalities of the films can be engineering by the deposition process and present the state of the art for advanced characterization in the technology relevant ultra-thin limit. Students will therefore understand how to fabricate and characterize highly oriented films with magnetic and electric properties not found in nature. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | General description of the leading deposition routes including physical and chemical vapor deposition techniques (PVD and CVD) as well as so called "wet techniques" (e.g. spin coating and spray pyrolysis). Growth modes and processes. Part of the course discusses vacuum technologies. Fundamental characterization techniques for application-relevant thin films as well as state of the art approaches for in situ and ex-situ determination of the structural, chemical and ferroic (ferromagnetic and ferroelectric) properties of films: (XRD for thin films, RHEED, EDX, scanning probe microscopy techniques, laser-optical characterization and many more) Epitaxy for the advanced design and characterization of high quality thin films for energy efficient oxide electronics. Types of ferroic order, multiferroics, mulitfiunctional oxide materials, epitaxial strain related effects, oxide thin film based devices and examples. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 327-2226-00L | Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students (MaP Doctoral School)  Priority is given to doctoral students affiliated with the MaP Doctoral School. | 1 credit | 2U | M. Trassin, K. M. Berg, A. Lauria, S. Stepanow | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course sensitises doctoral students to ethical issues that may occur during their doctorate. After an introduction to ethics and good scientific practice, students are familiarised with resources that can assist them with ethical decision-making. Students get the chance to apply their knowledge in a discipline specific context. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Doctoral students learn how to identify, analyse and address ethical issues in their own scientific research. In addition, they will reflect on their professional role as scientific researchers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | Part I The self-paced e-learning course consists of 5 modules: (1) Ethics: Introduction to moral theory (with emphasis on practical guidance regarding decision making) (2) Ethics in Scientific Research: Introduction to ethical issues that occur within scientific research (i.e. regarding authorship, cooperation, data use and sharing, and other aspects that are subject to scientific integrity and good scientific practice). (3) Collecting Resources: A variety of tools and resources that help identify ethical issues are presented and explained (4) Setting up a Strategy: Example examination of a case regarding its ethical scope (students develop their own strategy to examine situations for their ethical implications). (5) Making Decisions: Different ways of addressing ethical issues are presented and explained (i.e. how to make hard choices, or solve ethical dilemmas. But also where to seek advice if needed). Part II The second, face-to-face part of this course focuses on discipline-specific aspects of Materials, Processes and Manufacturing Technologies. It provides an interactive learning environment. Participants get to apply their knowledge, and they are encouraged to reflect on ethical problems and critically discuss them with fellow doctoral students. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | For doctoral students only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||