RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Neutron Reflectometry
Location
NIST Center for Neutron Research
opportunity |
location |
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50.61.01.B1994 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
name |
email |
phone |
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Julie A. Borchers |
julie.borchers@nist.gov |
301.975.6597 |
Joseph A. Dura |
joseph.dura@nist.gov |
301.975.6251 |
Alexander Grutter |
alexander.grutter@nist.gov |
301 975 4198 |
Brian J Kirby |
bkirby@nist.gov |
301.975.8395 |
Charles F. Majkrzak |
charles.majkrzak@nist.gov |
301.975.5251 |
Sushil K. Satija |
sushil.satija@nist.gov |
301.975.5250 |
Description
We use neutron reflectometry to study a variety of fundamental physical and chemical phenomena at solid-solid, liquid-liquid, solid-liquid, and solid- or liquid-gas interfaces. By measuring the specular reflectivity as a function of glancing angle, we can determine both chemical and magnetic density profiles normal to the surface. We can also measure nonspecular scattering, from which we can derive in-plane information. Systems of interest include polymer films, magnetic thin films and multilayered structures (using polarized beams), superconducting films (magnetic penetration depth measurements), lipid bilayers, Langmuir-Blodgett films, metal hydride films, and electrochemical surfaces (in situ studies in active cells).
key words
Interfaces; Reflectance; Thin films;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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$82,764.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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