# Physics of Nanostructures
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**Parent**: https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-labs/nanoaccess
Department of Applied Physics
# Physics of Nanostructures
We explore novel ways of controlling the electron spin and magnetic textures at the nanoscale for a wide range of applications.
- [News](#c266536)
- [Outreach activity](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7004463721158692864/)
- [Vacancies](#c266347)
- [Research Themes](#c266317)
- [Valorization](#c266541)
- [Researchers](#c266292)
- [Facilities](#c266328)
- [Education](#c266539)
- [Publications](#c266297)
- [Contact](#c266293)
- [Casimir Institute](http://www.tue.nl/casimir-institute)
## TAMING THE ELECTRON SPIN IN NANODEVICES
Our research aims at the exploration and exploitation of physical phenomena at the nanometer scale by manipulating the spin-dependent and magnetic properties and structure. Focus is on novel concepts that are of potential relevance for future nanoelectronics. Research themes include ultra-high capacity, ultra-fast and energy-efficient solutions for future memory and logic, integrated nanophotonics, magnetic sensors for automotive, high-tech engineered nanosystems, and magnetic nanoparticles for the health domain.
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## News
[March 5, 2026
Creating analogue black holes with spin waves
Lorenzo Gnoatto defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education on March 4.
Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/05-03-2026-creating-analogue-black-holes-with-spin-waves)
[October 13, 2025
Flipping magnetism with light: ultrafast switching and spin waves
Mark Peeters defended his PhD thesis at the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education on October 2.
Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/13-10-2025-flipping-magnetism-with-light-ultrafast-switching-and-spin-waves)
More news
[Imaging and manipulating chiral spin textures in magnetic multilayers
June 18, 2025](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/18-06-2025-imaging-and-manipulating-chiral-spin-textures-in-magnetic-multilayers)
[The femtoflip of the spin
February 24, 2025](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/24-02-2025-the-femtoflip-of-the-spin)
[Exploring short- and long-range chiral magnetism
October 25, 2024](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/25-10-2024-exploring-short-and-long-range-chiral-magnetism)
[Max Schelling Publishes Study on Cooling-Dependent Crystallization in Microgels in Soft Matter
August 29, 2024](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/29-08-2024-max-schelling-publishes-study-on-cooling-dependent-crystallization-in-microgels-in-soft-matter)
- [RSS](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/physics-of-nanostructures?type=150)
## Work with us!
Please check out the [TU/e Vacancies page](https://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancies.html#filter=p_type%3DSEARCH_RESULTS%26p_search%3D%26p_category_code_arr%3D6048-461674&page=1) for further opportunities within our group.
Even if no explicit vacancies are available, excellent candidates are stimulated sending an application letter with CV. We are particularly interested in highly talented students who (nearly) completed their Master of Science in Experimental/Applied Physics and outstanding PostDoc candidates with a (nearly or recently) finished PhD with top-performance in spintronics, ultrafast magnetization dynamics and/or nanomagnetism. Please contact any of the scientific staff members or secretary Karin Jansen, [c.a.m.jansen@tue.nl](#) for further information.
## Research Themes
[### Novel Spin Concepts & Nanoelectronics](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/physics-of-nanostructures/novel-spin-concepts-nanoelectronics)[### Ultrafast Magnetic Control and Integrated Photonics](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/physics-of-nanostructures/ultrafast-magnetic-control-and-integrated-photonics)
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## Valorization
Although curiosity driven, our research is generically inspired by potential future applications. We strive to contribute to major societal and economic themes ranging from Green ICT to smart mobility, and from materials for society to high-tech systems. In all our approaches nanotechnology is key in providing novel solutions, by engineering materials and devices at the nanometer scale. Our research is well positioned on the Dutch and European research agendas. It is well aligned with the Dutch top sector*high-tech systems*, but also has links to *energy* and *life sciences and health*. Several questions starring prominently on the *National Research Agenda*, launched early 2016, are actively addressed by our researchers, such as: [How can we exploit quantum physics in enabling spectacular, novel applications](https://vragen.wetenschapsagenda.nl/cluster/welke-rol-speelt-de-kwantumfysica-in-macroscopische-systemen-en-welke-spectaculaire-nieuwe)? [Can we design smart materials with advanced properties](https://vragen.wetenschapsagenda.nl/cluster/kunnen-we-slimme-materialen-en-constructies-ontwerpen-met-nieuwe-geavanceerde-eigenschappen)? And, [what will be the impact of the quantum internet](https://vragen.wetenschapsagenda.nl/cluster/wat-gaan-de-kwantum%C2%ADcomputer-en-het-kwantum%C2%ADinternet-voor-ons-betekenen)? – many of them grouped in the overarching routes 'Quantum/nano revolution' and 'Materials - made in Holland'
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## Meet some of our Researchers
[Full Professor
### Bert Koopmans](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/bert-koopmans)[Associate Professor
### Reinoud Lavrijsen](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/reinoud-lavrijsen)[Assistant Professor
### Diana Leitao](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/researchers/diana-leitao)
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- [See all our researchers](https://research.tue.nl/en/organisations/physics-of-nanostructures/persons/)
## Recent Publications
- [See all publications](https://research.tue.nl/en/organisations/physics-of-nanostructures/publications/)
Our most recent peer reviewed publications
- [### Interlayer Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya Interaction in Synthetic Ferrimagnets for Spiking Neural Networks
Advanced Science
(2026)
Shen Li,Xing Chen,Mouad Fattouhi,Tianxun Huang,Chen Lv,Mark C.H. de Jong,Pingzhi Li,Daoqian Zhu,Xiaoyang Lin,Felipe Garcia-Sanchez](https://research.tue.nl/nl/publications/1c511b55-1e91-487b-9ed7-377bce5eab9e)
- [### Stress-actuated partially flexible microelectrode arrays for activity recording in 3D neuronal cultures
Lab on a Chip
(2025)
João Serra,José C. Mateus,Susana Cardoso,João Ventura,Paulo Aguiar,Diana C. Leitao](https://research.tue.nl/nl/publications/5a29924b-04f1-45b9-a2eb-b898d92fc967)
- [### Effect of the dielectric medium on vector network analyzer-based spectroscopy of magnetic layers
Journal of Applied Physics
(2025)
Adrien A.D. Petrillo,Lorenzo Gnoatto,Laurens A. Bronckers,Casper F. Schippers,Bert Koopmans,Reinoud Lavrijsen](https://research.tue.nl/nl/publications/5b729d1f-759c-4c86-94c4-05086adcc38e)
- [### Observation and Control of Chiral Spin Frustration in BiYIG Thin Films
Physical Review Letters
(2025)
Jinlong Wang,Hanchen Wang,Zhewen Xu,Artim L. Bassant,Junfeng Hu,Wenjie Song,Chaozhong Li,Xiangrui Meng,Mengqi Zhao,Song Liu](https://research.tue.nl/nl/publications/07d23fd6-9da0-4bbe-ad57-2f950c5e8428)
- [### RKKY quadratic and biquadratic spin-spin interactions in twisted bilayer graphene
Physical Review B
(2025)
D.O. Oriekhov,T.T. Osterholt,R.A. Duine,V.P. Gusynin](https://research.tue.nl/nl/publications/694ef6e5-1690-4a88-bf85-d210caaf4004)
## Facilities
The [NanoLabTUe](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-labs/nanolabtue) offers a unique combination of equipment for developing optical chips and other applications based on compound semiconductor technology.
[NanoAccess](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-labs/nanoaccess) makes it possible to produce, process and analyze innovative materials with nanometer accuracy, without releasing the necessary vacuum.
For a quick measurement of the magnetic behavior of magnetic thin film structures there is a home build MOKE setup available in the [Magneto-Optics & Femtosecond Laser Lab](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/physics-of-nanostructures/magneto-optics-femtosecond-laser-laboratory).
Research within FNA is aimed at the engineering and investigation of functional nanostructures. Emphasis is on structures and devices with application potential in the field of spintronics, (magnetic) data storage, and sensors. A state-of-the-art infrastructure for preparation and manipulation, as well as in-situ and ex-situ characterization of nanostructures, is available.
- [Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/physics-of-nanostructures/magnetic-electrical-structural-nanocharacterization)
## Education
**Check out [all](https://tue.osiris-student.nl/#/onderwijscatalogus/extern/cursus/zoek?collegejaar=huidig&faculteit=TN&coordinerend-onderdeel=FNA) our courses**
Students are very welcome in our group to participate in one of the ongoing research projects. We have a long-lasting tradition of hosting a large number of Applied Physics students in their Bachelor or Master program. These projects cover a broad range of possibilities in the field of new experiments related to the physics of (magnetic) nanostructures, designing or installing new high-end instruments, and/or contributing to the physics by developing theory, modelling, or using numerical approaches.
Please contact one of the staff members to get more information, e.g. on actual projects or how to get in touch with students now active at FNA.
## Contact
- ### Visiting address
Cascade
Groene Loper 23
5612 AP
Eindhoven
Netherlands
[+31 (0) 40 - 247 5778](tel:+31040-2475778)
- ### Postal address
Cascade
P.O. Box 513
5600 MB
EINDHOVEN
Netherlands
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Secretary
[c.a.m.jansen@tue.nl](#)