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distribution of the atoms in the plane of the interface with added iso composition

Reflections on the analysis of interfaces and grain boundaries by Atom Probe Tomography

A critical perspective on key aspects including limits to quantification of interface management

image illustrating the contrast between e contact and h contact

Origin of the tunable carrier selectivity of atomic-layer-deposited Ti0x nanolayers in crystalline silicone solar cells

A new model for carrier selectivity correlated with band bending

Tuesday 3 March

image illustrating the conversion mechanism

Understanding the conversion mechanism and performance of monodisperse FeF2 nanocrystal cathodes

A system for mechanistic study through the colloidal synthesis of single-crystalline, monodisperse iron fluoride...

A system for mechanistic study through the colloidal synthesis of single-crystalline, monodisperse iron fluoride nanorods

A system for mechanistic study through the colloidal synthesis of single-crystalline, monodisperse iron fluoride nanorods

A system for mechanistic study through the colloidal synthesis of single-crystalline, monodisperse iron fluoride nanorods

Tuesday 3 March

STM showing shape of Au nanocrystals on SrTi03 substrate

Shapes of epitaxial gold nanocrystals on SrTiO3 substrates

A demonstration of the significant effect of the crystal facet termination and surface reconstruction of an oxide...

A demonstration of the significant effect of the crystal facet termination and surface reconstruction of an oxide substrate on the shape of supported gold nanocrystals

A demonstration of the significant effect of the crystal facet termination and surface reconstruction of an oxide substrate on the shape of supported gold nanocrystals

A demonstration of the significant effect of the crystal facet termination and surface reconstruction of an oxide substrate on the shape of supported gold nanocrystals

image illustrating high and low resistance states

Filamentary high-resolution electrical probes for nanoengineering

A demonstration of nanoscale phase switching of configurable thin films on probes, resulting in high resolution...

A demonstration of nanoscale phase switching of configurable thin films on probes, resulting in high resolution electrical probes

A demonstration of nanoscale phase switching of configurable thin films on probes, resulting in high resolution electrical probes

A demonstration of nanoscale phase switching of configurable thin films on probes, resulting in high resolution electrical probes

Tuesday 25 February

image illustrating the interchange between between heat and charge

Role of metallic leads and electronic degeneracies in thermoelectric power generation in quantum dots

A thermoelectric study of graphene quantum dot devices

Tuesday 25 February

haadf images and corresponding y and o edx maps of 2 wty2o3 mgb2 powder ball milled for 10 min 1 and 12 h

Design and characterisation of ex situ bulk MgB2 superconductors containing a nanoscale dispersion of artificial pinning centres

Improving superconductivity performance using the oxide dispersion strengthened concept

Thursday 13 February

image depicting the intrinsic frequency peripheral contributions and systematic considerations

In-line measurement of the dielectric permittivity of materials during additive manufacturing and 3D data reconstruction

A novel split ring resonator surface mapping technique for non-destructive in-line measurements of local relative...

A novel split ring resonator surface mapping technique for non-destructive in-line measurements of local relative dielectric permittivity within 3D objects as they are formed

A novel split ring resonator surface mapping technique for non-destructive in-line measurements of local relative dielectric permittivity within 3D objects as they are formed

A novel split ring resonator surface mapping technique for non-destructive in-line measurements of local relative dielectric permittivity within 3D objects as they are formed

Thursday 13 February

an image of the samples used during the increasing high temperature treatment

Measuring the brittle-to-ductile transition temperature of tungsten-tantalum alloy using chevron-notched micro-cantilevers

High temperature micro-fracture tests, identifying the key element for higher micro-BDTT

Thursday 13 February

image depicting the frequency and resonation used with the sample

Radio-frequency optomechanical characterization of a silicon nitride drum

Real-time measurement of mechanical motion and fast characterization without the requirement for cryogenic cooling,...

Real-time measurement of mechanical motion and fast characterization without the requirement for cryogenic cooling, with optomechanically induced transparency and absorption

Real-time measurement of mechanical motion and fast characterization without the requirement for cryogenic cooling, with optomechanically induced transparency and absorption

Real-time measurement of mechanical motion and fast characterization without the requirement for cryogenic cooling, with optomechanically induced transparency and absorption

Thursday 13 February

an image of a unit cell with instrumentation amplifier and power supply

Active Metamaterials with Negative Static Electric Susceptibility

A new approach to achieve true static electric susceptibility, with potential application to stable electrostatic...

A new approach to achieve true static electric susceptibility, with potential application to stable electrostatic levitation

A new approach to achieve true static electric susceptibility, with potential application to stable electrostatic levitation

A new approach to achieve true static electric susceptibility, with potential application to stable electrostatic levitation

Tuesday 4 February

image illustrating data of the intensity within the fitted curve

J-integral analysis: an EDXD and DIC comparative study for a fatigue crack

An analysis by synchrotron EDXD resulting in a reliable method to study complex crack fields problems

Tuesday 4 February

Recent News

Agreement establishes Hitachi Metals-Oxford UTC of Metallurgy

Hitachi Metals-Oxford UTC of Metallurgy

Wednesday 25 March

The University of Oxford and Hitachi Metals, Ltd. have signed an agreement establishing a joint research organization on amorphous ribbon and superalloys.

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Professor Simon Benjamin: National Quantum Computing Centre

Thursday 5 March

Congratulations to Professor Simon Benjamin, the Deputy Director for Research for the UK's National Quantum Computing Centre

Materials for Quantum Technology

New Journal "Materials for Quantum Technology"

Friday 28 February

Congratulations to Professor Jason Smith who is founding Editor in Chief of the new open-access Journal "Materials for Quantum Technology" which was launched by the Institute of Physics on 26th February 2020.

NNUF

Oxford leads in £80M National Nuclear User Facility Award

Thursday 16 January

Professor Chris Grovenor is leading an £80M project, working in collaboration with the universities of Lancaster and Manchester. This is the second phase of the National Nuclear User Facility project.

dr alison crossley

First Female Winner of Riviere Prize: Dr Alison Crossley

Tuesday 14 January

Dr Alison Crossley has been awarded the Riviere Prize in recognition of her surface analysis research - this is the first time the prize has been awarded to a female scientist.

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Awards & Prizes

Prelims Practicals Prize 2019

Thursday 6 February

Congratulations to Adam Suttle who was awarded the TATA Steel Prize for best overall performance in Prelims practicals.

TATA Steel Prize awarded to Poppy Miller

Thursday 6 February

Congratulations to Poppy Miller of Corpus Christi College who was awarded the TATA Steel Prize for best overall performance in Part I practicals.

Materials Selection Poster Competition 2020

Friday 24 January

Congratulations to Mariella Papapavlou, Barry Yu and Louis Wright on winning the second year undergraduate poster competition.

First Female Winner of Riviere Prize: Dr Alison Crossley

Tuesday 14 January

Dr Alison Crossley has been awarded the Riviere Prize in recognition of her surface analysis research - this is the first time the prize has been awarded to a female scientist.

'Excellence in Nuclear Reactor Science in the UK' Award

Friday 6 December 2019

Congratulation to Prof Sergio Lozano-Perez on receiving an award from Framatone

FEMMS Best Student Poster 2019

Thursday 7 November 2019

Congratulations to Colum O'Leary for Best Student Poster "Electron Ptychography using binary 4D data sets"

IoM3 James S Walker Prize 2018

Sunday 27 October 2019

Congratulations to Ellie Howland for winning the IoM3 James S Walker Prize 2018.

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