School of Materials
University of Manchester
Residual stresses often cause the failure of microelectronic devices and microelectronic machines. These stresses are very difficult to measure. In this project we will use micromachining of slits, holes and cantilever to infer the residual stresses from the resulting displacements in a series of novel experiments. In addition the student will have to develop analysis methods to recover the underlying stresses from the observed deformations. This project will exploit our advanced dual beam focused ion beam microscope capable of machining at the nanoscale and simultaneously imaging using an ion beam or an electron beam.
Study information
- Qualification:
- PhD
- Study duration:
- 3-years
- Study mode:
- FT
- Entry requirements:
- This project would suit someone with a degree in materials science, mechanical engineering or physics.
Funding information
- Funding applies to:
- Open to applicants from a range of countries
- Funding notes:
- This studentship covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and provides a maintenance stipend at the UK EPSRC minimum level (£12,940 for 2008/9) for each of the three years of study.
- Funding duration:
- 3-YEARS
