Monash University,
The University of New South Wales,
James Cook University,
Metal Manufactures Ltd
Project Title:
High Resolution Scanning Magnetic Microscope
Project Summary:
The high resolution scanning magnetic microscope (HRSMM) is an extremely sensitive
near-field imaging system for measuring local magnetic fields. It uses a small,
high transition temperature Superconducting Quantum Interference Device as the
sensor. It senses magnetic fields down to a field about two million times weaker
than Earth's magnetic field. The HRSMM has wide ranging applications from fundamental
research to practical applications in electronic industries. The system can
be used to determine the location of short circuits in multi-chip modules or
microelectronic circuits, to image rf and microwave magnetic fields from circuits
and to detect cracks in superconducting wires and small metal parts by eddy-current
imaging. It can also be used to study current limiting mechanisms and vortex
configurations in superconductors and detect new magnetic and superconducting
materials.
Chief Investigator(s):
Gordon Wallace
Hua Kun Liu
Leon Kane-Maguire
Geoff Spinks
Total $
$180,000
Collaborating
Universities:
University of Western Sydney
Project Title:
Electrochemical Mapping Facility
Project Summary:
This proposal seeks to provide advanced state-of-the-art electrochemical equipment,
unprecedented in Australia, for researchers at the University of Wollongong
and the University of Western Sydney. The equipment will make possible the identification
and mapping, at hitherto unobtainable resolution (down to the micron level),
of electrochemical processes occurring at the surfaces of a wide range of advanced
materials under active development in our laboratories. These materials have
a variety of potential applications such as new corrosion-protection coatings,
highly selective and sensitive chemical and biochemical sensors, and advanced
electrodes for high energy batteries. The equipment will also enable us to undertake
exciting new projects such as the assembly of micromachines and microarray systems.
Currently, Internet access is evolving from low to high speed (over 10Mbps)
in Australia. Many technologies can deliver such high speed services, for example,
xDSL technologies, cable modem, wireless LAN, satellite and digital TV broadcast
systems. However, these techniques have to be tailored and improved for Australian
conditions, for example for rural and regional areas. The University of Wollongong
and The Australian National University have been working together to tackle
these problems for the last 2 years. The aim of this proposal is to establish
a universal test-bed that will support our cutting edge collaborative R&D
activities in the area of high speed Internet services.
