X-ray science

Expressions of Interest are invited for honours and PhD projects in the following research areas.

Developing water-window table top X-ray microscopy at the nanoscale

In this project you will develop phase retrieval algorithms which will enable table top X-ray sources to be used for diffractive imaging of biological samples. This project will help to provide a tool for the 3D visualisation of cellular architecture at sub 100nm resolution in the laboratory. 

Supervision: Dr Brian Abbey, with Dr Bo Chen (University of Melbourne)

Modelling the X-ray interactions of Fullerenes with intense femtosecond X-ray laser sources

Recent experiments performed at the Stanford Linear Coherent Light Source (LCLS) have uncovered a new transient crystalline phase in C60. To understand the results requires that we consider the quantum mechanical nature of the induced coherent state which exists for just a few femtoseconds. The mechanisms behind this exotic effect could prove important for the future of atom-scale ultra fast x-ray science.

Supervision: Dr Brian Abbey, with Dr Corey Putkunz and Dr Harry Quiney (Universtiy of Melbourne)

Design and testing of novel photonic devices

The availability of nanoscale fabrication facilities at the Melbourne Centre of Nanotechnology (MCN) provides opportunities for the production of high-performance photonic devices. In this project you will spend time at MCN producing state-of-the art photonic devices for high-resolution imaging studies.

Supervision: Dr Brian Abbey, with Dr Shan Kou and Dr Eugeniu Baluar (University of Melbourne)

For further details projects and how to apply, email Dr Brian Abbey B.Abbey@latrobe.edu.au.

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