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The Computational Spintronics Group, headed by Prof. Stefano Sanvito, aims to develop sophisticated computational methods for simulating nano-scale devices and novel materials, most of which are experimentally investigated in CRANN. In particular, the group is currently developing and maintaining the Smeagol code, [1], a state of the art computational tool based on density functional theory for calculating electronic transport in nanoscale devices. The code is the world leader of its kind and it is freely distributed to academia. At present it counts over 160 users spread over the five continents.
Recent flagship projects [2] include the investigation into magnetism in diluted and defective oxides, the development of time-dependent density functional theory for spin-dynamics, the investigation of spin-transport in organic materials and the exploration of 1D nanostructures built over the Si (100) surface.
Currently, the group is participating in three European projects respectively on organic spin devices and coordinating two EU projects. They are participating in (HINTS) [3],which focuses on oxides interfaces for spintronics (iFOX) [4] and on the development of novel gas sensors (Internet).
The two projects they are coordinating are CRONOS; due to start in Spring 2012, aims at developing first principles methods for spin and charge dynamics with applications to solar energy conversion and to ultrafast magnetic data storage and ATHENA [5] a strategic partnership between Europe and India with the goal of constructing a theory for complex oxides and their interfaces.
Finally, the group is also coordinating a strategic research program, in collaboration with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, which targets the theoretical description of both gas and biological sensors.
For more information on the Computational Spintronics Group visit http://www.spincomp.com/
For information about the various research consortia visit
2. www.spincomp.eu/Research.xml
3. http://www.hintsproject.eu/
4. http://www.ifox-project.eu/
