In the Spectroscopy of Correlated Solid-state Materials Group, we use a novel photoemission technique - time-of-flight momentum microscopy - to analyse the structure and study the electronic band structures of modern correlated materials. Our measurements are carried out on crystals and thin films in the laboratory and at synchrotron facilities. Our aim is to gain a deep understanding of the causes of exotic macroscopic material properties by revealing peculiarities in the electronic structure. We are looking for motivated students to join our team as master students.
In our group you will gain experience with:
- State-of-the-art ultra-high vacuum technology;
- Experimental data analysis (XPD, XPS, ARPES);
- Sample preparation;
- Measurements with time-of-flight momentum microscopy setup in the laboratory;
- Measurements at synchrotron facilities.
Possible topics
- Spin- see Ausschreibung; (Assembling of the preparation chamber and developing of a preparation recipe for the spin-filter crystal)
- Studying of unconventional charge order in the Kagome systems;
- Strain-induced structural and electronic changes in TMDCs;
- Study of phase transitions with inelastic scattering.
Your profile
- Independent and structured working style with good organisational and problem-solving skills;
- Interest in our research focus;
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
Depending on ongoing projects in the group, there may be other interesting topics for the master thesis, please contact us for updates.