Molecular and Device Physics Laboratory

To study magnetoresistance, charge carrier mobility, and thermoelectricity in (semi)conductive systems, the Molecular and Device Physics Laboratory has a cryogenic system for the characterization of charge, spin, and heat transport devices (PPMS DynaCool).

This instrument enables electronic characterization of devices subjected to a wide range of temperatures down to 1.8K and exposed to the effects of magnetic fields up to 9T. Measurements, carried out under high vacuum (<10^-4 Torr) with precise and progressive temperature control are fully automated and remotely accessible, making it possible to perform extended characterizations. ​

For users with training:

• $120/hour for electrical characterization of existing devices (universities, research centres)
• $120/hour for magnetic transport characterization of existing devices (universities, research centres)
• $120/hour for thermoelectric characterization of existing devices (universities, research centres)
• $180/hour for magnetic transport characterization of existing devices (corporate, private)
• $180/hour for electrical characterization of existing devices (corporate, private)
• $180/hour for thermoelectric characterization of existing devices (corporate, private)

The cost for training is $150.

Lab resources can also be used for external collaborations and R&D contracts.

This laboratory provides fundamental support for the design of new lightweight, transparent, flexible, and large-area devices for electronic, photonic, and energy applications.

The Molecular and Device Physics Laboratory is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Government of Quebec.