AMMIST: Atomic and molecular manipulation as a new tool for science and technology

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 02.0324

Key words (English)

Education; Training; Scientific Research; Social Aspects

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: HPRN-CT-2002-00299

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 4.1.1 Research training networks

Short description (English)

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Abstract (English)

Manipulation of individual atoms and molecules using the scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) has now reached a degree of maturity such that it opens fascinating avenues of research in a number of scientific and technological areas. The present collaboration of 6 experienced groups from 5 different countries envisages the exploration of the most exciting applications of STM and AFM manipulations where molecules will be considered as functionalized nano-machines. More specifically, the objectives include:- the use of individual molecules as molecular robots- the use of STM manipulation as a nano-analytical tool- atomic and molecular manipulations on insulators and semiconductors for nanoelectronics- extension of current manipulation techniques to biological systems- theoretical modelling- further manipulation methods This program aims at developing the scientific and technological know-how essential to many other existing and future EEC programs in atomic-scale technologies.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
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Swiss Project-Number: 02.0324