Project aims are the study of magnetic materials, particularly rare earth containing alloys and compounds, suitable for magnetocaloric, controllable thermal expansion and other topical applications.
To meet global technological demands there is an urgent need for better and cheaper magnetic refrigeration and negative thermal expansion materials. Magnetic refrigeration, based on the magnetocaloric effect, has the potential to be energy-saving and environmentally friendly. Controllable thermal expansion materials can ensure the dimensional stability of components in electronics and precision instruments at different temperatures. Research on such magnetic materials can contribute to the development of related technologies. This research field spans multiple disciplines including materials science, physics, and chemistry, and advanced research methods and experimentation. Such as temperature-dependent X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, magnetic and other physical property measurements (using a PPMS), and Mossbauer spectroscopy.
A Bachelors degree with honours 1 in Physics or equivalent. Experience with measurements in magnetism, solid state sample preparation and diffraction techniques (x-ray and or neutron) desirable. The successful applicant would need to meet the Australian Government H1E standards and UNSW entry standards.
School of Science, UNSW Canberra
Condensed Matter | Materials Physics
1892 | 2931
