PhD Student on ID10 beamline in the Complex systems and Biomedical sciences group

Context & Job description

Thesis Subject: Dynamics and structure of amorphous phase change materials combining Fast differential scanning calorimetry and X-rays

General Framework: Phase change materials (PCMs) are chalcogenide glasses that are attracting considerable interest thanks to their promising applications as next generation electronic memories and communication devices. A major drawback for their extensive use is given by ongoing microscopic relaxation processes, proper of all glasses, which may alter the performances of the material during preparation and operation. Understanding the structural and dynamic changes induced by the ongoing relaxation processes during thermo-mechanical treatments in amorphous solids is therefore crucial for the design of novel systems with extended service life.

Description of the Thesis work: This project aims at combining the recently developed fast differential scanning calorimetry (FD...