Abstract

The ability to modify, deposit, or remove matter with nanometer precision using focused electron and ion beams opens unique possibilities for the direct prototyping, tuning, and modification of functional devices. This mini-colloquium will provide an overview of the technological and scientific capabilities of focused beam technologies for creating and shaping materials toward the realization of functional nanodevices. With these technologies, a wide range of materials can be synthesized or tailored — from 3D nanomagnetic architectures and superconducting circuits to plasmonic nanostructures. Focused beams also enable the precise shaping and modification of existing materials, such as the etching and patterning of graphene and the local adjustment of optical or electronic properties. By showcasing these capabilities through selected examples and invited talks, the colloquium will highlight how focused beam technologies complement conventional fabrication methods and help to prototype functional devices for advanced studies, including those exploring quantum phenomena and emergent material properties.

Invited speakers

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Organizers