Measuring strain of laser-excited gold plasmonic nanoparticles with 4D-STEM
Work Activities
Recent studies have shown that defects in metallic plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) could increase the reaction rate of catalytic reactions. These atomic defects can result in lattice strain and can for example be caused by excitation with ultrafast laser pulses. The study of lattice strain can be done with 4D-STEM, which we can perform in our recently acquired transmission electron microscope (TEM). Our TEM is unique as we can perform these strain measurements in situ under picosecond pulsed laser excitation. In this project, the goal will be to acquire 4D-STEM data under laser excitation and develop a suitable pipeline to analyze such large datasets.
Qualifications
You are currently enrolled in a Master’s program in physics, chemistry, materials science, nano-science, sustainable energy, or a related field. You have a nationality of an EU-member state and/or you are a student at a Netherlands University. The internship has to be a mandatory part of your curriculum. We expect you to be available for at least 6 months, although longer is preferable.
Work environment
AMOLF is a part of NWO-I and initiate and performs leading fundamental research on the physics of complex forms of matter, and to create new functional materials, in partnership with academia and industry. The institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park and currently employs about 140 researchers and 80 support employees. www.amolf.nl
In the Hybrid-nanosystems group group, we investigate the interaction between different components in complex hybrid nanostructures and develop new architectures for such systems. The Hybrid Nanosystems group focuses on unravelling the interplay of morphology and underlying charge and energy transfer processes in metal-semiconductor hybrid nanosystems by combining advanced electron microscopy and single particle optical and time-resolved spectroscopy.
https://amolf.nl/research-groups/hybrid-nanosystems
Working conditions
At the start of the traineeship your trainee plan will be set out, in consultation with your AMOLF supervisor.
More information?
For further information about the position, please contact Tom Veeken: t.veeken@amolf.nl and Wiebke Albrecht: w.albrecht@amolf.nl.
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Diversity code
AMOLF is highly committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment: we want to develop talent and creativity by bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures. We recruit and select on the basis of competencies and talents. We strongly encourage anyone with the right qualifications to apply for the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation or physical ability.
AMOLF has won the NNV Diversity Award 2022, which is awarded every two years by the Netherlands Physical Society for demonstrating the most successful implementation of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
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