Physical Electronics

Join the Swiss HAXPES workshop: Fundamentals, Instrumentations and Applications 🚩 Empa, Dübendorf, Switzerland 📆 May 7th -9th , 2025 √ Registration deadline April 4 #workshop #haxpes #xps #innovation #research

Join us at APS Global Physics Summit 📅 March 16-21, 2025 🚩 Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA Come visit us at booth #1010 and connect with Anthony Graziano. Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate and discover our latest advancements in surface analysis. APS Global Physics Summit 2025, the largest physics research conference in the world, uniting 14,000 scientific community members across all disciplines of physics. This joint meeting reflects the #inclusivity and #synergy of many physics disciplines and emerging cross-disciplinary areas of science. #conference #summit #physics #innovation

Happy Pi Day! Today, we honor π (pi) ≈ 3.14159, the irrational number that has fascinated #mathematicians, #scientists, and #engineers for centuries. Just as pi is infinite, so are the flavors of pie we can enjoy today! Whether you prefer apple, lemon meringue, or a classic pizza pie, Pi Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate both the elegance of mathematics and the joy of good food. So today, let’s celebrate the curiosity that drives research, the precision that fuels innovation, and the simple joy of a well-made pie! How are you celebrating Pi Day—by crunching numbers, eating pie, or both? Share your thoughts! #piday #stem #science #engineering #innovation #pie

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How Does Surface Analysis Impact Semiconductors? As semiconductor devices shrink to sub-5nm nodes, the role of surface analysis becomes even more critical. Surface chemistry, contamination, and topography directly impact electrical performance, interface integrity, and fabrication yield. Even atomic-scale variations can lead to defects, leakage currents, or process failures. Key Surface Analysis Techniques in Semiconductor Research:  ✅ X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (#XPS) – Provides elemental and chemical state information within the top 10 nm of a material. Used for oxidation state analysis, interface chemistry, and contamination detection.  ✅ Auger Electron Spectroscopy (#AES) – High-resolution surface composition mapping (depth <5 nm). Ideal for detecting ultra-thin contaminants and verifying process uniformity.  ✅ Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (#TOF-SIMS) – Delivers extreme chemical sensitivity (<ppm levels) and depth profiling for ultra-thin layers. Essential for dopant distribution analysis.    Why It Matters:  Process Control: Ensures precise etching, deposition, and doping.  Reliability: Prevents surface-induced failures (e.g., oxide degradation, charge trapping).  Yield Optimization: Identifies and eliminates contaminants before mass production. With semiconductor scaling pushing physical limits, advanced surface analysis techniques are shaping the future of chip manufacturing. What methods do you rely on for surface characterization? Let’s discuss in the comments! #semiconductor #innovation #research

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day to acknowledge the #social, #economic, #cultural, #technological, and #political achievements of women. We honor the incredible contributions of women who inspire innovation, resilience, and progress in every field. At PHI, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable women who make our workplace stronger every day. Let’s keep working toward a world where every idea is valued, and every voice is heard. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #teamwork #womeninbusiness

💠 Reminder of PHI's upcoming Webinar: Surface Analysis of PtNi Nanowires for Improved Catalytic Performance 💠 📆 March 27, 2025 at 10 am (CST) 🎙️ Presented by Sarah Zaccarine 🔹 Registration https://lnkd.in/gJS-7T2e In this webinar, platinum nickel (PtNi) and platinum nickel cobalt (PtNiCo) nanowires (NWs) were investigated with #AES, #XPS, #HAXPES, and #TOF-SIMS. The ALD-synthesized NWs were exposed to annealing and acid leaching processes to improve electrocatalytic properties of the Pt as well as create more durable catalysts that can withstand device conditions. Results highlight a tradeoff in properties between initial annealing and acid leaching. The final catalysts have a blend of beneficial properties for high activity and longer-term stability. Integrating PHI's complementary analytical techniques allows a detailed understanding of the complex chemical nature of the catalysts, enabling the design of more robust and efficient PEMFC catalysts with reduced platinum content. https://lnkd.in/gf-FcxC6 #webinar #research #nanowires #innovation

NCCAVS 44th Annual Equipment Exhibition is underway! 📅 February 27 🚩  Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley - Fremont, CA Stop by and visit with Anthony Graziano. He will answer all your questions about PHI’s latest surface analysis advancements. This symposium is on "Fusion Frontiers in Vacuum Science," and provides an international forum for academic researchers, industrial practitioners, and engineers from around the world to exchange information on state-of-the-art research. The NCCAVS promotes this mutual exchange of #opportunities, #ideas, friendly #relationships, and #research #collaboration. https://lnkd.in/eFGPX5dS #symposium #nccavs #innovation

Join the next online seminar on "Advanced Surface Analysis Techniques for Material Characterization" hosted by ULVAC-PHI, Inc. 📆 March 18 at 2:00-3:00pm (JST) Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/g4GAr_Eu #seminar #surfaceanalysis #characterization #innovation #research