Scope of the seminar

Graphene, a one-atom-thick hexagonal crystal of carbon, bridges the gap between quasi one-dimensional (1D) nanotubes and 3D graphite. This unique material provides access to a truly 2D electron gas and effectively links solid-state and molecular electronics. With an ultimate surface-to-volume ratio — literally consisting only of surface atoms — graphene shows extraordinary material properties such as high mechanical strength and rigidity, high thermal conductivity and ballistic transport. These unique properties make graphene a very promising candidate for novel devices and applications including future high mobility nanoelectronics, spintronics and sensor applications. On the one hand, graphene transistors may be considered a potential alternative to state-of-the-art silicon technology, where future progress is strongly challenged by the limits of continued downscaling. On the other hand, quantum physical phenomena such as protected quantum oscillations in graphene nanosystems may allow completely new functionalities.

This WE Heraeus seminar will be devoted to bridging the gap between the basic science and the research that is required to make graphene a viable device technology. The goal is to bring scientists having a fundamental and applied research focus together with different research areas in order to stimulate discussions and collaborations. It is intended to provide a national and international networking platform. In addition, the scope of this WE Heraeus seminar extends to device and application aspects and, in particular, seeks to attract researchers from applied sciences and industry. Moreover, the seminar should provide a good platform for exchange and integration of Ph.D. students and post-doctoral researchers.

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The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 75

Language: English