Projects / Programmes
Magnetna resonanca in dielektrična spektroskopija 'pametnih' novih materialov (Slovene)
January 1, 2009
- December 31, 2014
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 1.02.00 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Physics |
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| Code |
Science |
Field |
| 1.03 |
Natural Sciences |
Physical sciences |
Researchers (44)
Organisations (1)
| no. |
Code |
Research organisation |
City |
Registration number |
No. of publications |
| 1. |
0106 |
Jožef Stefan Institute |
Ljubljana |
5051606000 |
85,605 |
Significance for science
"Smart" materials defined by the interplay of different degrees of freedom are currently at the forefront of materials research in Europe and in the world. This stems from the fact that their physics is far more complex than the physics of ordinary materials, this being also the reason for their ability to be manipulated by an external physical parameter, like temperature, electric and magnetic field. The detailed understanding of how the interplay among different degrees of freedom affects the behavior of the material, its ordering and local dynamics are crucial for the basic science as well as for possible applications. Within the research program we have discovered and investigated new materials in various applications areas: for thermal computing as the possible new branch of digital information technology, for sensors, actuators, artificial muscles, "lab on a chip" technologies, MEMS and NEMS devices, memory components, electronic elements in high-frequency devices (GPS systems, cellular phones), frequency-selective optical components, electrical components with reduced heating, cooling devices with higher energy efficiency, devices based on quantum phenomena with reduced decoherence, selective catalysis, increased stability and efficiency of chemical reactions etc. All the selected research topics within this program are at the forefront of modern science.
Significance for the country
1. Relevance for the economy The newly discovered and investigated materials are expected to result in an added value to the existing products and processes within the Slovenian industry, with an emphasis on the sustainable development. There is a tendency in Europe to shift from the old, resource-intensive industry to the efficient, knowledge-intensive industry, with large emphasis on the environmental protection. The newly investigated "smart" materials are expected to play an importnat role in this shift, allowing the Slovenian industry to remain competitive against the Eastern developing economies based on the intensive use of resources. Our results show relevance for the technological development of Slovenia in the framework of existing and emerging small and medium enterprises, finally opening new job possibilities. 2. Promotion and international division of labor The results of the present scientific program represent Slovenian contribution to the world level of materials science and condensed matter physics, thus identifying Slovenian society as knowledge-based. A significant indirect impact is also expected, such as the promotion of Slovenia as a high-tech state, incorporation into the international work scheme by cooperation with foreign top-notch scientific institutions and by participating in European and World networks where the knowledge transfer to the private sector is taking place. Our research program has been successful in this respect. 3. Education and knowledge dissemenation In line with the tradition, the University students of all levels have been included in the research of "smart" materials. They have profited from the existing knowledge of "smart" materials and have participated at the creation of new knowledge. Some members of the proposed program group were also actively involved as the University teachers where the immediate pedagogical transfer of fresh knowledge about "smart" materials to the students has taken place.
Audiovisual sources (1)
Most important scientific results
Annual report
2009,
2010,
2011,
2012,
2013,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
Annual report
2009,
2010,
2011,
2012,
2013,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
