Nanostructures on Surfaces

We conduct research in nanotechnology, focusing on the fabrication, modeling, and characterization of ultrathin films, nanostructures, and surfaces, with particular emphasis on their magnetic properties.

At the Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science of AGH University of Science and Technology, we develop and investigate advanced nanoscale materials and systems. Our expertise encompasses the preparation of ultrathin films and nanostructures, as well as their structural, chemical, and magnetic characterization.

Our laboratory is equipped with a multi-chamber ultra-high-vacuum (UHV) system incorporating a molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) deposition facility with multiple metal sources and the capability to synthesize transition-metal oxides. We employ standard surface-science techniques, including low-energy electron diffraction (LEED) and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), for structural and chemical analysis.

To investigate magnetic properties, we perform magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) measurements both in situ and ex situ. We also use a high-resolution ex situ MOKE microscope operating in the temperature range of 80–550 K to image and study magnetic domain structures in nanoscale magnetic systems.