July 2023 - BNC-all - ecn.purdue.edu

Re: [BNC-all] Brenda Meador - Update
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 25 Sep '23

25 Sep '23

Dear All, We would like to give an update on Brenda Meador's daughter's situation. She is recovering well with no sign of brain damage and will be undergoing more surgeries for her legs and wrists today and tomorrow. Many have asked how they can help, and as Brenda has to make daily trips to Indianapolis, we have decided to start collecting for a gas card. If you would like to give a contribution, please reach out to me or Nancy, cash and checks will be accepted. Thanks, Sangeeta From: Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 9:19 AM To: bnc-all(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Brenda Meador - Out of Office Dear All, We wanted to let you all know that Brenda Meador's daughter was involved in a serious accident yesterday and she was life-lined to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis where she underwent several surgeries. Brenda will not be attending to her emails this week and she does not have an out-of-office message, please send all order requests to Nancy Black: blackn(a)purdue.edu<mailto:blackn@purdue.edu> or to me. Thank you, Best, Sangeeta Abrol Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd. | West Lafayette, IN 47907 abrols(a)purdue.edu<mailto:abrols@purdue.edu> |purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.edu…> o: 765-494 3509 | BRK 1027 [cid:image001.png@01D5E1BC.DCF172D0]

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BNC Newsletter: Week of July 24th
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Seminars /Workshops / Events / Announcements Announcement Join by Team or in person in BRK_1001 Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device Click here to join the meeting<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%…> Meeting ID: 230 847 429 103 Passcode: iKLVWn Download Teams<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> | Join on the web<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> Join with a video conferencing device purdue(a)m.webex.com<mailto:purdue@m.webex.com> Video Conference ID: 116 987 324 7 Alternate VTC instructions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webex…> Learn More<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2F…> | Meeting options<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> Dear Birck Users, The Birck Nanotechnology Center (BRK) is proud to announce the construction of our cutting-edge facility, the 'Quantum Recharge Core'. As valued members of our Birck community, we cordially invite you to participate in a crucial discussion about capital investments that will drive the next wave of quantum and nanotechnology research at BRK. The meeting is scheduled on July 25, Tuesday, between 4:00-5:00 pm with the following agenda: 1. Overview of Birck upgrades and introduce our new Research Manager, Neil Dilley (10mins, Zhihong Chen) 2. Overview of quantum science center research and future opportunities for growth (10mins, Yong Chen) 3. Future equipment introduction (20mins, Abhishek Solanki, Aravindh Shankar, Demid Sychev) 4. Feedback and discussions (20mins) The Quantum Recharge Core will be supported by Birck research scientists and open for broad user training. It will play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities and fostering collaborations in the Birck community and across the Purdue campus. During the meeting, we will explore various avenues for BRK capital investments. Following is a list of potential capital equipment for discussion. 1. QNAMI: Nitrogen-Vacancy Scanning Microscope with cryogenic temperatures and 0.5 T magnetic field: Quantum sensing experiments enabled by a turn-key commercial tool with scanning NV tips. 2. Dilution Refrigerator for Optical and Electrical Transport/RF Measurements at mK Range: The Quantum Recharge Core will house a state-of-the-art dilution refrigerator donated by Prof. Yong P Chen, that enables precise optical and electrical transport measurements at millikelvin temperatures. 3. New Optical Setups with up to 7 Tesla Magnetic Field and Liquid Helium Temperatures: We will discuss advanced optical setups with a powerful 7 Tesla magnetic field and liquid helium temperatures. These setups will open doors to groundbreaking research opportunities and contribute significantly to our understanding of quantum phenomena at cryogenic temperatures. 1. 7 Tesla out-of-plane (OOP) magnetic field. 2. Confocal Microscope with 532nm excitation source. 3. FPGA-based Arbitrary waveform generator. 4. Princeton Instruments Spectrometer for Raman Measurements 5. Laser-Driven Tunable light source for widely tunable excitation source for optical cavities. 6. Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect measurements. 4. THz Measurements at Cryogenic Temperatures: The Quantum Recharge Core aims to explore the development of terahertz (THz) measurements at cryogenic temperatures. 1. Hollow-core fiber for ~15fs laser pulses that can be used for pump-probe experiments and THz generation ~10 THz. 2. Commercial THz source, detector, and optics for 0.1-6THz range. We believe that your valuable insights and expertise are crucial to the success of these initiatives. Your active participation in the discussions will help shape the future of nanotechnology and quantum research at Birck. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the meeting in person or virtually! Zhihong Zhihong Chen Professor of Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director of Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 Tel: (765)494-0772<tel:%28765%29494-0772> Fax: (765)496-8299<tel:%28765%29496-8299> Email: zhchen(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zhchen@purdue.edu> Attention to all sputtering users: In early June of this year, we removed all access to the sputtering tools in the cleanroom due to lengthy lead times in obtaining replacement parts, as a precaution to help maintain the up-time of the tools. As we have received the appropriate assortment of parts to perform maintenance on the tools as issues arise, we have decided to start opening up the tools to users once again. Starting Monday, October 31st, the Metal/Dielectric sputter tool only will be once again available for training and use. Since it’s been almost 5 months since anyone has used the tool, we have changed trained users’ access level to “Preliminary.” When you want to use the tool, make a reservation during business hours (8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday), and we will coordinate such that your first deposition will be supervised by a staff member, to act as a refresher training after not using the tool for so long. Then, once it’s deemed appropriate to do so, users’ access will be restored to the normal level. Please contact Dave Lubelski and Dan Witter for questions and coordinating training and usage, and please check the tool’s wiki page for updated material availability and compatibility. If the desired material isn’t installed, please let us know ahead of time so we can appropriately prepare the system. Dan Witter Dangerous Chemical Exposure Issue It has been brought to our attention that user(s) have been working in the cleanroom without proper PPE. This may result in a serious injury! You are required to wear the listed PPE when using an acid hood. [cid:image010.png@01D9BE37.6831C070] [http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJ8B8Hz8N3Ds6EKvq_wLZ8GHuCSR1cl77C… Headgear With Faceshield]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.safety…> [clean room critical environment apparel][Emergency Safety Goggles] + + + + Required when using HF, BOE or anything containing TMAH Failure to follow proper procedures will result in loss of access to facilities! Stephen Jurss Birck Safety Manager Chemical Use at Birck Dear All – We recently had an incident where H2O2 was stored on the BOE shelf in a chemical storage cabinet in the cleanroom. The next user retrieved the H2O2 thinking it was BOE, and got a much different outcome from his etch. So two reminders to our research community: A. Please store chemicals in the proper, labeled locations in our chemical storage cabinets. B. Double-check the labels on chemical bottles prior to using them in your process. Thanks, Ron Dear Birck Research Community, Recently we had an air handling situation whereby the heat and humidity in one of our lab wings was elevated due to an air handler being off-line for repair. With the high heat and humidity in the lab wing it was necessary to open doors to the affected labs to try to promote some level of cooling from the hallway. The air handler issue was fixed within a couple of days and the A/C returned to normal in the labs. As a reminder, propping doors open is strictly against our policy under all normal conditions. Additionally, entering a lab without swiping in with your own card is also strictly against our policies. We rely on our card-swipe and equipment-use income to support and fund our operation. Anyone who enters a lab without swiping their card, or who enters a lab using someone else’s card, or who knocks on a lab door and is admitted by someone already in the lab is falsifying use of the lab. This will lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the university. Please use your cards responsibly in our research facility. Birck Management Buffered Oxide Etch Concentration Change We were notified by our BOE supplier, VWR, that they are discontinuing their 6:1 solution but will continue stocking & selling the 5:1 solution. We have two cases left of the 6:1 but will start ordering the 5:1 for future use at Birck. Please note the etch rate change per this comparison table: [cid:image004.png@01D8B3BF.33698B30] Safety: Important: Improper Disposal of Solvents in hood drains Users, Recent discharge monitoring of waste water identified high levels of Acetone and MEK (Methyl ethyl ketone). Please dispose of solvents in the white 1 gal containers in the solvent hoods. Continued violations of our policies will result in loss of laboratory access to said individuals. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter, Stephen Birck Safety Manager Dear Birck Users, Birck and Bindley are moving to an ANSI-compliant safety glasses policy in our labs. What this means is that prescription glasses that aren’t ANSI Z87.1 compliant will no longer be allowed for work in Birck labs or the cleanroom. Either ANSI-compliant safety glasses currently supplied to labs or ANSI-compliant prescription glasses are required to be worn to enter the laboratory. Verbal warnings will be issued to non-compliant users until September 1, 2022 after which more formal action will be taken. Stephen Jurss Birck Safety Manager Dear Birck Users: In an effort to comply with university policy and OSHA regulation Birck is making access to Safety Data Sheets available via QR codes located on the laboratory hoods. Please be aware we are removing hardcopy binders from various locations throughout the facility. Please note: SDS’s will still be required with all chemical orders. [cid:image004.png@01D85359.518DEC80] Stephen Jurss Birck Safety Manger Birck Events<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/events/index.php> and Birck News<https://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck/news/index.php> Take a virtual tour of our Cleanroom: [cid:image028.png@01D9BE37.6831C070] Job Opening at Standford University: Prof. Paul McIntyre at Stanford University is interested in recruiting a postdoctoral researcher who would lead new research efforts related to semiconductor materials for energy-efficient micro/nanoelectronics via one of the following postdoctoral fellowship programs at Stanford – 1) the GLAM Postdoctoral Fellowship program, https://glam.stanford.edu/fellowships<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fglam.stan…>, or 2) the Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship program, described below. These are highly competitive programs that are meant to identify and support creative and highly motivated early-career scholars who will go on to have a major impact in their future work. The application windows for both postdoc programs opened on July 1. He would be happy to speak with any prospective applicants to these programs about their research proposal ideas relevant to his group’s research. (https://mcintyre.stanford.edu/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmcintyre.…>) Paul C. McIntyre Rick and Melinda Reed Professor in the School of Engineering Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and of Photon Science Senior Fellow, by courtesy, Precourt Institute for Energy Stanford University Associate Lab Director, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Director, Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource Building 137, Room 314 2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Office phone: 650-926-5319 pcm1(a)stanford.edu<mailto:pcm1@stanford.edu> [cid:image030.jpg@01D9BE37.6831C070] Job Description: Postdoctoral Researcher - Solid-State Optoelectronic Devices Area of Research: We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team focused on emerging optoelectronic devices. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, fabrication, testing, modeling, and analysis of solar cells and photodetectors to advance the understanding and optimization of these devices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative research environment, pushing the boundaries of next-generation solid-state optoelectronics. Description of Duties: Successful candidates will place their major focus on achieving original first-authored publications in interdisciplinary academic journals. They will work effectively in a team environment and will value the chance to reach across disciplines and to work with partners in industry and at our partner U.S. Department of Energy national labs. Post-doctoral fellows will take advantage of the opportunity to increase their mentoring skills, helping doctoral students to develop as scientist-engineers. Essential Qualifications: * Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, with expertise in solid-state semiconducting devices. * Expertise in modeling optoelectronic devices, preferably with a specialization in solar cells and/or photodetectors. * Proficiency in device simulation software such as Sentaurus, Silvaco, TCAD, Setfos, and experience with device modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent). * Profound understanding of semiconductor physics and solid-state device operation principles. * Additional qualifications of interest * Device fabrication skills and experience with at least one {colloidal quantum dots, 2D materials, perovskites, silicon, organics} or other advanced semiconductors. * Experience with device characterization and analytical methods, such as optical (e.g. PL, PL lifetime, TA) and electrical (e.g. EL, impedance spectroscopy) measurement. * Experience in analyzing experimental data and working collaboratively with other experimentalists. * Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a track record of publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals. * Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks. Salary: USD 52,000/year Expected Start Date: Sep 15, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter Appointment: Term – (12 months) with a possible renewal How to apply: Please include in your application package a cover letter; your full academic CV; information on 2 referees that are prepared to be consulted; your two most relevant publications. Please send as a single combined PDF whose file name includes your first and last names to Melissa Rosen (melissa.rosen(a)northwestern.edu<mailto:melissa.rosen@northwestern.edu>) with the subject line “Device physics PDF Application” by August 15, 2023. Evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until filled. Posting Date: July 15, 2023 Closing Date: Aug 15, 2023 References 1. Morteza Najarian, A.; Vafaie, M.; Johnston, A.; Zhu, T.; Wei, M.; Saidaminov, M. I.; Hou, Y.; Hoogland, S.; García de Arquer, F. P.; Sargent, E. H. Sub-Millimetre Light Detection and Ranging Using Perovskites. Nat. Electron. 2022, 5 (8), 511–518. 2. Ouellette, O.; Lesage-Landry, A.; Scheffel, B.; Hoogland, S.; García de Arquer, F. P.; Sargent, E. H. Spatial Collection in Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells. Adv. Funct. Mater. 2020, 30 (1), 1908200. 3. Wang, Z.; Zeng, L.; Zhu, T.; Chen, H.; Chen, B.; Kubicki, D. J.; Balvanz, A.; Li, C.; Maxwell, A.; Ugur, E.; Dos Reis, R.; Cheng, M.; Yang, G.; Subedi, B.; Luo, D.; Hu, J.; Wang, J.; Teale, S.; Mahesh, S.; Wang, S.; Hu, S.; Jung, E. D.; Wei, M.; Park, S. M.; Grater, L.; Aydin, E.; Song, Z.; Podraza, N. J.; Lu, Z.-H.; Huang, J.; Dravid, V. P.; De Wolf, S.; Yan, Y.; Grätzel, M.; Kanatzidis, M. G.; Sargent, E. H. Suppressed Phase Segregation for Triple-Junction Perovskite Solar Cells. Nature 2023, 618 (7963), 74–79. 4. Chen, H.; Maxwell, A.; Li, C.; Teale, S.; Chen, B.; Zhu, T.; Ugur, E.; Harrison, G.; Grater, L.; Wang, J.; Wang, Z.; Zeng, L.; Park, S. M.; Chen, L.; Serles, P.; Awni, R. A.; Subedi, B.; Zheng, X.; Xiao, C.; Podraza, N. J.; Filleter, T.; Liu, C.; Yang, Y.; Luther, J. M.; De Wolf, S.; Kanatzidis, M. G.; Yan, Y.; Sargent, E. H. Regulating Surface Potential Maximizes Voltage in All-Perovskite Tandems. Nature 2023, 613 (7945), 676–681. 5. Pina, J. M.; Vafaie, M.; Parmar, D. H.; Atan, O.; Xia, P.; Zhang, Y.; Najarian, A. M.; de Arquer, F. P. G.; Hoogland, S.; Sargent, E. H. Quantum-Size-Effect Tuning Enables Narrowband IR Photodetection with Low Sunlight Interference. Nano Lett. 2022, 22 (16), 6802–6807. Ted Ted Sargent Lynn Hopton Davis and Greg Davis Professor Department of Chemistry Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Northwestern University https://light.northwestern.edu<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> 847 644 8194 [cid:image044.jpg@01D90315.10200230]NSAC President: Walter Smith (smit3543(a)purdue.edu<mailto:smit3543@purdue.edu>) or nsac(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nsac@purdue.edu> NSAC Fab Forum NSAC Coffee Hour Birck Nanotechnology Center Advanced Capabilities Plasma-Therm Apex ICP RIE Etcher<https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/Plasma-Therm+Apex+SLR> ICP Power up to 2,000W and Bias Power up to 600W Configured with 10 Process Gasses Chamber and Chuck Temperatures up to 60C Other Capabilities: Has End Point Detection capabilities with a laser-based system which measures the laser signal reflected from a target location on the substrate surface. Location: BRK Cleanroom Bay K Contact: Francis Manfred (fmanfred(a)purdue.edu) <mailto:fmanfred@purdue.edu> Please visit the Birck Wiki to learn about the wide array of fabrication and characterization equipment at the facility<https://wiki.itap.purdue.edu/display/BNCWiki/> [cid:image035.png@01D9BE37.6831C070] ***To post an announcement in the weekly BNC E-news please send it to Sangeeta Abrol @ abrols(a)purdue.edu***<mailto:abrols@purdue.edu***> Follow us on Facebook and Twitter [Facebook icon]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [Twitter icon] <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…>

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REMINDER : Birck Upgrade User Meeting Series 1: New Quantum Recharge Core
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Please join: In person BRK-1001 Or Team Meeting ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app, or room device Click here to join the meeting<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%…> Meeting ID: 230 847 429 103 Passcode: iKLVWn Download Teams<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> | Join on the web<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> Join with a video conferencing device purdue(a)m.webex.com<mailto:purdue@m.webex.com> Video Conference ID: 116 987 324 7 Alternate VTC instructions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webex…> Learn More<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2F…> | Meeting options<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> ________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Birck Users, The Birck Nanotechnology Center (BRK) is proud to announce the construction of our cutting-edge facility, the 'Quantum Recharge Core'. As valued members of our Birck community, we cordially invite you to participate in a crucial discussion about capital investments that will drive the next wave of quantum and nanotechnology research at BRK. The meeting is scheduled on July 25, Tuesday, between 4:00-5:00 pm with the following agenda: 1. Overview of Birck upgrades and introduce our new Research Manager, Neil Dilley (10mins, Zhihong Chen) 2. Overview of quantum science center research and future opportunities for growth (10mins, Yong Chen) 3. Future equipment introduction (20mins, Abhishek Solanki, Aravindh Shankar, Demid Sychev) 4. Feedback and discussions (20mins) The Quantum Recharge Core will be supported by Birck research scientists and open for broad user training. It will play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities and fostering collaborations in the Birck community and across the Purdue campus. During the meeting, we will explore various avenues for BRK capital investments. Following is a list of potential capital equipment for discussion. 1. QNAMI: Nitrogen-Vacancy Scanning Microscope with cryogenic temperatures and 0.5 T magnetic field: Quantum sensing experiments enabled by a turn-key commercial tool with scanning NV tips. 2. Dilution Refrigerator for Optical and Electrical Transport/RF Measurements at mK Range: The Quantum Recharge Core will house a state-of-the-art dilution refrigerator donated by Prof. Yong P Chen, that enables precise optical and electrical transport measurements at millikelvin temperatures. 3. New Optical Setups with up to 7 Tesla Magnetic Field and Liquid Helium Temperatures: We will discuss advanced optical setups with a powerful 7 Tesla magnetic field and liquid helium temperatures. These setups will open doors to groundbreaking research opportunities and contribute significantly to our understanding of quantum phenomena at cryogenic temperatures. 1. 7 Tesla out-of-plane (OOP) magnetic field. 2. Confocal Microscope with 532nm excitation source. 3. FPGA-based Arbitrary waveform generator. 4. Princeton Instruments Spectrometer for Raman Measurements 5. Laser-Driven Tunable light source for widely tunable excitation source for optical cavities. 6. Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect measurements. 4. THz Measurements at Cryogenic Temperatures: The Quantum Recharge Core aims to explore the development of terahertz (THz) measurements at cryogenic temperatures. 1. Hollow-core fiber for ~15fs laser pulses that can be used for pump-probe experiments and THz generation ~10 THz. 2. Commercial THz source, detector, and optics for 0.1-6THz range. We believe that your valuable insights and expertise are crucial to the success of these initiatives. Your active participation in the discussions will help shape the future of nanotechnology and quantum research at Birck. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the meeting in-person or virtually! Zhihong Zhihong Chen Professor of Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director of Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 Tel: (765)494-0772<tel:%28765%29494-0772> Fax: (765)496-8299<tel:%28765%29496-8299> Email: zhchen(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zhchen@purdue.edu>

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Possible MBIR donation to Birck
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Dear Birck community, Applied Materials has offered to donate a Model Based Infrared Reflectometry (MBIR) tool to Birck. It is a previous generation Semilab IR2100, and you can learn more about MBIR here: https://semilab.com/category/products/model-based-infrared-reflectometry<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsemilab.c…>. Below are listed some key applications, and attached is a slide deck with more information. Birck will only acquire this system if there is a strong interest in the user base. Please let me know by Friday, July 28 if you see a real need for this tool in your research, and what you would like to learn from MBIR data. Due to the modeling time required for each new sample geometry, as well as regular calibration requirements, we foresee this will need significant staff time (and possibly a service contract) so the per-use recharge rate would be on the higher end. Thank you very much, Neil [cid:image002.png@01D9BE04.2CBDC080] -- Neil R. Dilley, Ph.D. Research Manager Birck Nanotechnology Center , Rm 1010 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 765-496-6080

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Birck Upgrade User Meeting Series 1: New Quantum Recharge Core (Team Meeting)
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Dear Birck Users, The Birck Nanotechnology Center (BRK) is proud to announce the construction of our cutting-edge facility, the 'Quantum Recharge Core'. As valued members of our Birck community, we cordially invite you to participate in a crucial discussion about capital investments that will drive the next wave of quantum and nanotechnology research at BRK. The meeting is scheduled on July 25, Tuesday, between 4:00-5:00 pm with the following agenda: 1. Overview of Birck upgrades and introduce our new Research Manager, Neil Dilley (10mins, Zhihong Chen) 2. Overview of quantum science center research and future opportunities for growth (10mins, Yong Chen) 3. Future equipment introduction (20mins, Abhishek Solanki, Aravindh Shankar, Demid Sychev) 4. Feedback and discussions (20mins) The Quantum Recharge Core will be supported by Birck research scientists and open for broad user training. It will play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities and fostering collaborations in the Birck community and across the Purdue campus. During the meeting, we will explore various avenues for BRK capital investments. Following is a list of potential capital equipment for discussion. 1. QNAMI: Nitrogen-Vacancy Scanning Microscope with cryogenic temperatures and 0.5 T magnetic field: Quantum sensing experiments enabled by a turn-key commercial tool with scanning NV tips. 2. Dilution Refrigerator for Optical and Electrical Transport/RF Measurements at mK Range: The Quantum Recharge Core will house a state-of-the-art dilution refrigerator donated by Prof. Yong P Chen, that enables precise optical and electrical transport measurements at millikelvin temperatures. 3. New Optical Setups with up to 7 Tesla Magnetic Field and Liquid Helium Temperatures: We will discuss advanced optical setups with a powerful 7 Tesla magnetic field and liquid helium temperatures. These setups will open doors to groundbreaking research opportunities and contribute significantly to our understanding of quantum phenomena at cryogenic temperatures. 1. 7 Tesla out-of-plane (OOP) magnetic field. 2. Confocal Microscope with 532nm excitation source. 3. FPGA-based Arbitrary waveform generator. 4. Princeton Instruments Spectrometer for Raman Measurements 5. Laser-Driven Tunable light source for widely tunable excitation source for optical cavities. 6. Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect measurements. 4. THz Measurements at Cryogenic Temperatures: The Quantum Recharge Core aims to explore the development of terahertz (THz) measurements at cryogenic temperatures. 1. Hollow-core fiber for ~15fs laser pulses that can be used for pump-probe experiments and THz generation ~10 THz. 2. Commercial THz source, detector, and optics for 0.1-6THz range. We believe that your valuable insights and expertise are crucial to the success of these initiatives. Your active participation in the discussions will help shape the future of nanotechnology and quantum research at Birck. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the meeting in-person or virtually! Zhihong Zhihong Chen Professor of Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director of Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 Tel: (765)494-0772<tel:%28765%29494-0772> Fax: (765)496-8299<tel:%28765%29496-8299> Email: zhchen(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zhchen@purdue.edu> ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%…> Meeting ID: 230 847 429 103 Passcode: iKLVWn Download Teams<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> | Join on the web<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> Join with a video conferencing device purdue(a)m.webex.com<mailto:purdue@m.webex.com> Video Conference ID: 116 987 324 7 Alternate VTC instructions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webex…> Learn More<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2F…> | Meeting options<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Birck Upgrade User Meeting Series 1: New Quantum Recharge Core
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Dear Birck Users, The Birck Nanotechnology Center (BRK) is proud to announce the construction of our cutting-edge facility, the 'Quantum Recharge Core'. As valued members of our Birck community, we cordially invite you to participate in a crucial discussion about capital investments that will drive the next wave of quantum and nanotechnology research at BRK. The meeting is scheduled on July 25, Tuesday, between 4:00-5:00pm with the following agenda: 1. Overview of Birck upgrades and introduce our new Research Manager, Neil Dilley (10mins, Zhihong Chen) 2. Overview of quantum science center research and future opportunities for growth (10mins, Yong Chen) 3. Future equipment introduction (20mins, Abhishek Solanki, Aravindh Shankar, Demid Sychev) 4. Feedback and discussions (20mins) The Quantum Recharge Core will be supported by Birck research scientists and open for broad user training. It will play a pivotal role in advancing our capabilities and fostering collaborations in the Birck community and across the Purdue campus. During the meeting, we will explore various avenues for BRK capital investments. Following is a list of potential capital equipment for discussion. 1. QNAMI: Nitrogen-Vacancy Scanning Microscope with cryogenic temperatures and 0.5 T magnetic field: Quantum sensing experiments enabled by a turn-key commercial tool with scanning NV tips. 2. Dilution Refrigerator for Optical and Electrical Transport/RF Measurements at mK Range: The Quantum Recharge Core will house a state-of-the-art dilution refrigerator donated by Prof. Yong P Chen, that enables precise optical and electrical transport measurements at millikelvin temperatures. 3. New Optical Setups with up to 7 Tesla Magnetic Field and Liquid Helium Temperatures: We will discuss advanced optical setups with a powerful 7 Tesla magnetic field and liquid helium temperatures. These setups will open doors to groundbreaking research opportunities and contribute significantly to our understanding of quantum phenomena at cryogenic temperatures. 1. 7 Tesla out-of-plane (OOP) magnetic field. 2. Confocal Microscope with 532nm excitation source. 3. FPGA-based Arbitrary waveform generator. 4. Princeton Instruments Spectrometer for Raman Measurements 5. Laser-Driven Tunable light source for widely tunable excitation source for optical cavities. 6. Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect measurements. 4. THz Measurements at Cryogenic Temperatures: The Quantum Recharge Core aims to explore the development of terahertz (THz) measurements at cryogenic temperatures. 1. Hollow-core fiber for ~15fs laser pulses that can be used for pump-probe experiments and THz generation ~10 THz. 2. Commercial THz source, detector, and optics for 0.1-6THz range. We believe that your valuable insights and expertise are crucial to the success of these initiatives. Your active participation in the discussions will help shape the future of nanotechnology and quantum research at Birck. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the meeting in-person or virtually! Zhihong Zhihong Chen Professor of Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Mary Jo and Robert L. Kirk Director of Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 Tel: (765)494-0772<tel:%28765%29494-0772> Fax: (765)496-8299<tel:%28765%29496-8299> Email: zhchen(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zhchen@purdue.edu> ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/t-59584e83/?url=https%3A%…> Meeting ID: 230 847 429 103 Passcode: iKLVWn Download Teams<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> | Join on the web<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.micro…> Join with a video conferencing device purdue(a)m.webex.com<mailto:purdue@m.webex.com> Video Conference ID: 116 987 324 7 Alternate VTC instructions<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webex…> Learn More<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2F…> | Meeting options<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fteams.mic…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Happy Hour at Walk-On's
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

Dear All, We will have a "Birck Beer Happy Hour" at the Walk-On's pub in the Union after the Grand Parents University on Friday 7/14/2023 at 3.00 pm. You are all welcome to join. Hope to see you there. Best, Neil -- Neil R. Dilley, Ph.D. Research Scientist Birck Nanotechnology Center, Rm 1010 1205 West State St. West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057 765-496-6080

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Brenda Meador - Out of Office
by Abrol, Sangeeta Saddul 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

Dear All, We wanted to let you all know that Brenda Meador's daughter was involved in a serious accident yesterday and she was life-lined to IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis where she underwent several surgeries. Brenda will not be attending to her emails this week and she does not have an out-of-office message, please send all order requests to Nancy Black: blackn(a)purdue.edu<mailto:blackn@purdue.edu> or to me. Thank you, Best, Sangeeta Abrol Lead Administrative Assistant to the Director | Birck Nanotechnology Center 1205 Mitch Daniels Blvd. | West Lafayette, IN 47907 abrols(a)purdue.edu<mailto:abrols@purdue.edu> |purdue.edu/discoverypark/birck<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.edu…> o: 765-494 3509 | BRK 1027 [cid:image001.png@01D5E1BC.DCF172D0]

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