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Post-DoctoratNovember 2 202512 month02/2026 12 months Spin-orbitronics is a major field at the intersection of applied and fundamental physics, bridging diverse materials, magnetic systems, and innovative devices and making use not only of electron spin but also of its orbital degree of freedom and corresponding currents. Chirality-induced spin…
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photochromic thin films for optical neuromorphic computing
Stage M2February 2 20264 monthDomain, Specialties : Condensed matter physics Keywords: Photonics, Material science Research Unit : SPEC/LEPO The objective of the internship (M1 or M2) is to characterize the optical switching capabilities of thin photochromic polymer films and to evaluate the feasibility of their implementation as optical synapses…
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Photocatalytic Degradation of PFAS in the Presence of Hydrogenated Nanodiamonds
Stage M2November 2 20256 monthDomain, Specialties : Materials chemistry Keywords: Nanomaterials, Analytical chemistry Research Unit : NIMBE / LEDNA Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly persistent molecules in groundwater and soils. Their stability comes from the robustness of C–F bonds, which require highly energetic processes for cleavage. While…
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Mechanical Characterization of 3D-Printed microtruss-based metamaterials of composite architectures
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : Condensed matter physics Keywords: Experimental mechanics Research Unit : SPEC / SPHYNX The aim of this internship is to characterize the deformation and fracture resistance of a new class of 3D-printed micro-lattice materials with complex architecture inspired by osteoderms, combining ultra-lightness with…
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In situ and real time characterization of nanomaterials by plasma spectroscopy
Stage M2February 2 20265 monthDomain, Specialties : Physical chemistry Keywords: Nanomaterials, Flame Spray Pyrolysis, physical chemistry, atomic spectroscopy, laser, aerodynamic lens Research Unit : NIMBE / LEDNA The objective of this internship is to develop an experimental device capable of performing in situ, real-time elemental analysis of nanoparticles during…
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Chemical recycling of composite electronic waste: recovery of metallic elements and carbon-based materials
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : CHEMISTRY Keywords: Recycling, depolymerisation, green chemistry Research Unit : NIMBE / LICSEN This internship addresses a major environmental and economic challenge: e-waste recycling. Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, containing valuable metals like gold and polymer materials, yet…
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Development of low-carbon polyamines through selective deoxygenation of nitrogen-containing polymers
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : CHEMISTRY Keywords: Chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, reduction, polyamines, polyamides, polyurethanes. Research Unit : NIMBE / LCMCE The recovery of plastic waste is a key issue towards a circular economy. Through homogeneous catalysis processes involving metal catalysts that are soluble in reducing environments, the…
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Development of selective membranes for hydrometallurgical processes
Stage M2March 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : CHEMISTRY Keywords: Process; Membrane; Analysis; Microfluidics Research Unit : NIMBE/LICSEN The increase in global production of electronic equipment is driving growing demand for raw materials, while supply is becoming increasingly complex. In order to meet this demand, recycling electronic waste appears to…
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Radiation-Induced Chemical Transformations in Gas Mixtures: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Industrial Processing.
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : Radiochemistry Keywords: gas handling; electron irradiation; microfabrication; gas analysis ; instrumentation Research Unit : NIMBE / LIONS The use of ionizing radiation has been proposed to be a low impact treatment of gaz pollutant, both from an energetic and environmental point of…
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Development of an oligosaccharide purification method for glycomic analysis of biological samples
Stage M2November 2 20256 monthDomain, topic: Chemistry Keywords: Health, analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, disease biomarkers Research Unit: NIMBE / LEDNA Development of an oligosaccharide purification method for glycomic analysis of biological samples Mise en place d’une méthode de purification d’oligosaccharides pour l’analyse glycomique d’échantillons biologiques Mots-clés : Santé, chimie…
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Development of a miniaturized system for automated solid-phase extraction
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, topic: CHEMISTRY Keywords: Solid-phase extraction, instrumentation, microextraction mass spectrometry Research Unit: NIMBE / LEDNA Development of a miniaturized system for automated solid-phase extraction Durée : 5-6 mois Début souhaité : Février / Mars 2026 Lieu : CEA Saclay (DRF/IRAMIS/NIMBE/LEDNA) Basé au CEA Saclay, le…
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Surface potential determination by Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy of transition metal oxyhydroxides catalysts, M-OOH with M = Fe, Cu, Ni, Cu, Zn
Stage M2February 15 20266 monthField / Topic: Condensed matter physics / photoelectrochemistry Research Unit: SPEC/SPHYNX and SPEC/LNO Internship place: CEA Saclay Internship duration: 6 months Level of study: Bachelor + 5 years Training: Master 2 / Engineer Continuation in PhD thesis: YES Application deadline: 01/02/2026 Production of clean hydrogen…
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Processing hyperspectral imaging data using chemometric and artificial intelligence methods for material characterization.
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties: Chimie des matériaux Keywords: Traitement de données, spectroscopie, patrimoine Unit: NIMBE/LAPA L’objectif de ce stage est de collecter sur des mêmes zones d’échantillon des cartographies à trois longueurs d’onde 473, 532 et 785 nm. Les jeux de données collectés seront traités à l’aide…
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Exploring the Membrane Protein TSPO: A Key Marker in Neuroimaging
Stage M2March 1 20264 monthDomain, Specialties : Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology Keywords: membrane proteins, TSPO, expression systems, optical spectroscopy, X-ray and neutron scattering (SAXS/SANS) Research Unit : LLB/MMB Membrane proteins lie at the heart of cellular life and represent nearly 60% of current therapeutic targets. Yet, they remain poorly…
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Development of perovskite solar cells with carbon counter-electrodes for encapsulation.
November 2 20255 monthDomain, Specialties : Chemistry Research Unit : NIMBE / LICSEN The internship is part of the energy transition, focusing on perovskite solar cells. These are promising due to their low manufacturing cost, but suffer from a lack of stability. The use of a carbon electrode…
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Nonlinear magnetization dynamics triggered by surface acoustic waves
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : PHYSICS Keywords: spin waves, surface acoustic waves, nonlinear effects, nanomagnetism Research Unit : SPEC/LNO The objective of this internship will be to demonstrate that the nonlinear regime of magnetization dynamics can be excited by surface acoustic wave. RF signals are everywhere in…
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Nanostructured Oxides for CO2 Capture: Robot-Assisted Synthesis and Artificial Intelligence Research
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : Materials chemistry Keywords: CO2 capture, Nanomaterials, Artificial Intelligence, Small-Angle X-ray scattering Research Unit : NIMBE / LIONS This internship explores the discovery of new nanostructured oxides for CO2 capture using an approach combining robotic synthesis and artificial intelligence. The project aims to…
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Nonlinear magnetization dynamics triggered by surface acoustic waves
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : Condensed matter physics Keywords: spin waves, surface acoustic waves, nonlinear effects, nanomagnetism Research Unit : SPEC / LNO The objective of this internship will be to demonstrate that the nonlinear regime of magnetization dynamics can be excited by surface acoustic waves. RF…
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Covalent 2D organic nanostructures by optically controlled cross-linking of molecular self-assemblies
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : Molecular physics Keywords: polymerization, optics, nanophotonics, plasmonics, local probes, AFM, STM Research Unit : SPEC / LEPO The manufacture of high-quality 2D materials is an important challenge in nanotechnology. Molecular self-assembly makes it possible to create promising supramolecular structures, but these are…
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Coupled friction effects of Dirac sea and electromagnetic vacuum on atomic movements
Stage M2February 2 20264 monthDomain, Specialties : Theoretical physics, quantum mechanics Keywords: quantum vacuum ; electromagnetic fluctuations ; electron-positron pairs; quantum friction Research Unit : SPEC / SPHYNX Electromagnetic fluctuations of quantum vacuum and blackbody radiation induce friction forces at the atomic level. This internship is devoted to considering…
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Photo and thermocatalytic cross-coupling of esters for biobased alkenes synthesis
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : Organic chemistry Keywords: catalysis, synthetic methodology Research Unit : NIMBE / LCMCE Faced with the depletion of fossil resources, this internship explores an alternative: using bio-based alkyl esters as electrophiles in cross-coupling reactions (Heck type), replacing polluting organic halides. The objective is…
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In situ SAXS/WAXS analysis of sustainable cement carbonation curing
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : Physical chemistry Keywords: energy transition, low-carbon cement and concrete, SAXS, microfluidics, automation Research Unit : NIMBE / LIONS This project aims to adapt a cement microreactor, recently developed for in situ analysis of carbonation curing by XRD, so that it is compatible…
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Understanding thermal signals emitted by moving liquids
Stage M2February 2 20263 monthDomain, Specialties : Liquid physics Keywords: physics of materials, optics, Research Unit : LLB/NFMQ It is generally accepted that the flow of a fluid in a channel does not result in any temperature variation (without an external heat source or without reaching extreme velocities). The…
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Reference electrodes for Na-ion batteries
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : CHEMISTRY Keywords: Synthesis, batteries Research Unit: NIMBE / LEDNA The integration of a reference electrode into a battery allows the electrochemical potential of a given electrode to be measured without affecting the battery’s performance. This potential measurement provides insight into the battery’s…
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Multidimensional changes at the photoanode/electrolyte interface during solar water splitting
Stage M2March 1 20266 monthField / Topic: Condensed matter physics/ photoelectrochemistry Research Unit: SPEC/LNO Internship place: CEA Saclay Internship duration: 6 months Level of study: Bachelor + 5 years Training: Master 2 / Engineer Continuation in PhD thesis: YES Application deadline: 30/01/2026 Description: Mechanisms underlying the oxygen evolution reaction…
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UPNYL : from nylon waste to innovative materials
Stage M2February 2 20266 monthDomain, Specialties : Chemisry Keywords: Polymer chemistry, plastic waste valorization Research Unit : NIMBE / LCMCE R&D Internship on an innovative chemical route for upcycling nylon waste Polyamides, in particular nylon 6 and nylon 6/6, are widely used as fibers or engineering plastics in various…
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Porphyrin-based nanostructures
Stage M2February 2 20265 monthTopic : CHIMIE Keywords: Organic chemistry Research Unit: NIMBE / LICSEN Porphyrin-based nanostructures Porphyrins are aromatic tetrapyrrole macrocycles that exhibit a wide variety of optical, optoelectronic, and electrochemical properties. The aim of this project is to synthesize new porphyrin-based materials to take advantage of these…
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Magnetic mapping using magnetoresistive magnetic sensors
Stage M2February 3 20264 monthTopic, Specialties: PHYSICS Key words: magnetic sensor, leakage fields Hosting unit: SPEC/LNO Magnetic mapping using magnetoresistive magnetic sensors The aim of the internship is to optimize the magnetoresistive sensors, the 3D probe and the scanner of the setup developed in the laboratory and allowing the…
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PostDoc in experimental quantum electronics
Post-DoctoratMarch 20 202512 monthHost Unit : SPEC / Quantronics Group Location : CEA – Orme des Merisiers, Saint-Aubin, 91, France Duration : 12 months mini Requirements : PhD The central goal of the project the PostDoc will join is to test the feasibility of the dual AC Josephson…
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Post doc offer LLB/PHENIX: TOF-SANS
Post-DoctoratDecember 9 202412 monthPlease find attached a 12 months post-doc offer at Laboratoire Léon Brillouin, CEA Saclay in collaboration with PHENIX Laboratory (Université Paris Sobnne) funded by the APICONE call. The ICONE project proposes to build a HiCANS (High Current Accelerator- based Neutron Source) in France. The aim…
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Post-Doctoral fellowship Polarized Neutron Diffraction for Anisotropy in Molecular Magnets
Post-DoctoratOctober 25 202412 monthThe research project will explore the magnetic properties of molecular compounds exhibiting magnetic anisotropy using Polarized neutron diffraction (PND). This unique technique makes it possible to measure magnetic anisotropy vectors with precision, something very difficult with other techniques. Inelastic Neutron Scattering (INS) may also be…
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Giant magnetoresistance resistors for local characterization of surface magnetic state: towards Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) applications
CDDJanuary 6 202536 monthCIFRE thesis in the field of non-destructive testing using magnetic sensors in collaboration with 3 partners: Laboratoire de Nanomagnétisme et Oxyde (SPEC/LNO) du CEA Paris-Saclay Laboratoire de Génie Electrique et Ferroélectricité (LGEF) de l’INSA Lyon Entreprise CmPhy La grande majorité des aciers de structure et…
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Synthesis and study of graphenic materials
Stage M2February 2 20265 monthDomain, Specialties : CHEMISTRY Keywords: Organic chemistry Research Unit : NIMBE / LICSEN Synthesis and study of graphenic materials The term graphene covers a whole family of materials. In this internship, we propose to build by organic synthesis methods graphene nanoparticles for the study of…
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Research engineer on UHI100 laser experimental platform (permanent position) – Orme des merisiers h/f
CDDSeptember 10 202412 monthThe mission of CEA’s Fundamental Research Division, based at all the CEA’s civilian centers, is to carry out research in line with the CEA’s missions in the fields of physics, chemistry and life sciences, areas in which its excellence is recognized worldwide. The Laboratory Interactions,…
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Structural characterization of inorganic-metallic coacervates obtained from complexation of metallic nanoparticles stabilized by polymerized Ionic Liquids and polyanions
Post-DoctoratNovember 4 202418 monthResearch The overall objective of the project is the design of a new class of highly active, selective and recyclable porous nano-catalysts thanks to a strategy based on the non-covalent electrostatic complexation of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) of catalytic interest stabilized by cationic polymerized ionic liquids…
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Post-doc: “Radiolysis to explore the reactivity of catalysts for C2H4 production”
Post-DoctoratJuly 24 202412 monthPost-doctorat à pourvoir : “La radiolyse pour explorer la réactivité de catalyseurs pour la production de C2H4” Le but du travail sera d’utiliser la radiolyse pour optimiser la production d’éthylène de divers couples réactif/catalyseur après irradiation. L’objectif est également d’utiliser toute la potentialité des techniques…
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Post-doc position: Radiolysis to explore the reactivity of catalysts for C2H4 production”
Post-DoctoratJuly 24 202412 monthAvailable Post-doc position: “Radiolysis to explore the reactivity of catalysts for C2H4 production” The aim of this post-doctoral work is to use radiolysis to optimize the ethylene production from various reactant/catalyst couples after irradiation. The aim is also to use the full potential of radiolysis…
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Postdoc position opened at CEA-Saclay (Paris, France) in the field of EUV metrology
Post-DoctoratJanuary 17 202436 monthThe use of very short wavelength light is developing rapidly in a wide variety of fields adiotherapy, lithography, academic research, attophysics, etc.). This type of radiation imposes severe constraints on the quality of the optical elements used. However, the current techniques of control offer limited…
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PhD-thesis announcement PMS-DICO : ‘Electronic structure of 2 dimensional materials’
CDDSeptember 1 202436 monthA joint Ph.D. project between DICO / LIDYL / CEA Saclay (F) and University of Bohemia (CZ) Supervisors: Professors Christine Richter (DICO, CYU), Jan Minar (UWB) Experimental and computational condensed matter & surface physics We are seeking a highly motivated candidate, with good skills in…
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Position of Instrumentation technician M/F
CDIJanuary 1 2025The person recruited will be involved in the development of experimental instrumentation: this covers the design of small electro-mechanical devices, instrumentation, design with simple CAD elements in conjunction with researchers. Computer control of experiments in place or being set up will be planned and carried…
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In the framework of the France 2030 and PEPR Recyclage, CEA, is looking for a Postdoc fellow
Post-DoctoratJuly 17 202418 monthFichier d’annonce / Announcement file It is important to develop the scientific knowledge and stimulate innovations to recycling Plastics. The extremely large variety of plastic based objects that we use in our daily life are made of a wide range of plastic materials covering many…
PhD thesis
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Investigation of Lanthanide Salt Interactions with Lipid Systems
MMB : Soft matter and complex fluidsParis-Saclay Sciences Chimiques: Molécules, Matériaux, Instrumentation et Biosystèmes (2MIB) SaclayLanthanide–lipid interactions have gained significant attention due to their importance in biophysical and technological applications, including magnetic resonance imaging, fluorescence-based cell… -
Multi-modal in situ nuclear magnetic resonance analysis of electrochemical phenomena in commercial battery prototypes
LSDRM : Physical chemistry and electrochemistryParis-Saclay Sciences Chimiques: Molécules, Matériaux, Instrumentation et Biosystèmes (2MIB) SaclayAdvancing electrochemical energy storage technologies is impossible without a molecular-level understand-ing of processes as they occur in practical, commercial-type devices. Aspects of the battery… -
Synthesis and optical properties of quantum dots
LICSEN : ChemistryParis-Saclay Sciences Chimiques: Molécules, Matériaux, Instrumentation et Biosystèmes (2MIB) SaclayGraphene as a constituent of graphite was close to us for almost 500 years. However, it is only in 2005 that A. Geim and K. Novoselov (Nobel Prize in 2010) reported for the first time the obtaining… -
CONTEXT: strain – texture neutron instrumentation for ICONE
NFMQ : Radiation-matter interactionsParis-Saclay Ondes et Matière (EDOM) SaclayThe CEA and the CNRS have launched an initiative to design a new neutron source using low-energy proton accelerators, the ICONE project. The objective is to build a facility that will offer an… -
Understanding the signals emitted by moving liquids
NFMQ : Mesoscopic physicsParis-Saclay Ondes et Matière (EDOM) SaclayElasticity is one of the oldest physical properties of condensed matter. It is expressed by a constant of proportionality G between the applied stress (s) and the deformation (?): s = G.? (Hooke’s… -
Spatiotemporal shaping of high-order harmonic emission in nanostructured crystals
DICO : Radiation-matter interactionsParis-Saclay Ondes et Matière (EDOM) SaclayWe propose to study the spatiotemporal manipulation of radiation emitted by high harmonic generation, leveraging advances in nanofabrication technologies. The approach involves transposing methods… -
Toughening random lattice metamaterials with structure heterogeneities
SPHYNX : Solid state physics, surfaces and interfacesParis-Saclay Physique en Île-de-France (EDPIF) SaclayTo reduce the environmental and/or the energetic impact of vehicles, a favored method is to decrease the mass of prime materials used to build them, that being done without hindering their… -
Photo- and thermocatalytic cross-coupling of esters for the synthesis of biosourced alkenes
LCMCE : ChemistrySaclayThe easy access to energy and carbon-based raw materials offered by the fossil feedstock allowed a rapid growth of our society. Nevertheless, the expected depletion of fossil resources and climate… -
Exploration of VACNTs in Anode-less Batteries: Mechanism and Cell Optimization
LEDNA : Electrochemical energy storage incl. batteries for energy transitionParis-Saclay Sciences Chimiques: Molécules, Matériaux, Instrumentation et Biosystèmes (2MIB) SaclayAnode-less or anode-free batteries are getting increasing attention owing to their excellent energy density, cost efficiency, and ease of process upscaling. Exploring anode-less battery will offer a… -
OCTOCHLORE MAGNETS
NFMQ : Solid state physics, surfaces and interfacesParis-Saclay Physique en Île-de-France (EDPIF) SaclayIn recent years, progress in the field of frustrated magnets have led to the emergence of innovative concepts including new phases of matter. The latter’s do not show any long-range order (no… -
LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MECHANISMS IN RARE-EARTH OXIDES
NFMQ : Solid state physics, surfaces and interfacesParis-Saclay Physique en Île-de-France (EDPIF) SaclayUnderstanding the parameters which determine the magnitude of thermal conductivity (k) in solids is of both fundamental and technological interests. k is sensitive to all quasiparticles carrying… -
Chemical recycling of oxygenated and nitrogenated plastic waste by reductive catalytic routes
LCMCE : ChemistryParis-Saclay Sciences Chimiques: Molécules, Matériaux, Instrumentation et Biosystèmes (2MIB) SaclaySince the 1950s, the use of petroleum-based plastics has encouraged the emergence of a consumption model focused on the use of disposable products. Global plastic production has almost doubled over… -
Blended positive electrodes in solid-state batteries: Effect of the electrode fabrication process on electrochemistry
LEEL : Physical chemistry and electrochemistryParis-Saclay Sciences Chimiques: Molécules, Matériaux, Instrumentation et Biosystèmes (2MIB) SaclayThe development of cost-effective, high-energy-density solid-state batteries (SSBs) is essential for the large-scale adoption of next-generation energy storage technologies. Among various cathode… -
ULTRAFAST SENSING BY ELECTRON AND MAJORANA FLYING QUBITS
GNE : Solid state physics, surfaces and interfacesParis-Saclay Physique en Île-de-France (EDPIF) SaclayAn emerging pathway for quantum information is the use of flying electronic charges, such as single-electron excitations, as qubits. These flying qubits present a key advantage: their intrinsic… -
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ATTO : Radiation-matter interactionsParis-Saclay Ondes et Matière (EDOM) SaclayRecent advances in ultrafast optics and the control of highly nonlinear light–matter interactions now make it possible to generate attosecond light pulses (1 as = 10?¹8 s) through High-Order… -
Mapping surface potentials of catalytically activated metal oxide photoanodes
LNO : Solid state physics, surfaces and interfacesParis-Saclay Physique en Île-de-France (EDPIF) SaclayDuring photoelectrolysis (or solar water splitting), charge transfer at the photoanode / electrolyte interface is determined by the alignment between energy bands, both at the electrode and… -
Coupled Friction Effects of Dirac sea and Electromagnetic Vacuum on Atomic movements
SPHYNX : Theoretical PhysicsParis-Saclay Physique en Île-de-France (EDPIF) SaclayQuantum fluctuations induce conservative macroscopic forces such as the Casimir effect. They could also cause dissipative forces, termed vacuum (or quantum) friction. Up to now, this friction effect… -
New concepts for cold neutron reflectors
INFRA : Radiation-matter interactionsParis-Saclay Ondes et Matière (EDOM) SaclayThe CEA and the CNRS have launched an initiative to design a new neutron source using low-energy proton accelerators, the ICONE project [1]. The goal is to build a facility that will provide an…