Klingeler group

The project will exploit magnetic probes, i.e., dc/ac magnetisation and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), to investigate light- and electrochemically induced ionic and electronic effects. While static magnetic properties provide information on the ground state and are particularly powerful to identify changes between magnetic and non-magnetic oxidation states, EPR is extremely sensitive to discriminate magnetic valence states, to determine the nature and crystalline environment of defects and can provide information of the associated dynamics. In the doctoral project, dark and illuminated EPR, light-induced SQUID studies, and high-frequency EPR studies will be performed to investigate new hybrid materials to investigate the interplay of electronic and ionic transport in collaboration with other groups of the RTG. Depending on the results, the setup of an in-situ battery EPR experiment may be envisaged.

This project requires a background in experimental physics with a focus on condensed matter physics and materials properties. Experience in characterising magnetic materials and in magnetic spectroscopy is of advantage.