Through LAURICON we will show that the geological age differences between the ore deposits (“contacts”) in the Laurion mining region can be systematically investigated by laboratory analyses. In the next step, these different groups, each one deriving from a different geological “contact”, will be linked with archaeological objects made of Laurion ores (coins, by-products) with the same silver and lead isotopic fingerprint, thereby answering questions from mining archaeology and the wider field of ancient history. I, the post-doc researcher, Dr Frank Hulek, will undertake multi-disciplinary research activites and acquire advanced skills in archaeometric approaches at the NSRC “Demokritos” at Athens under the supervision of Dr Yannis Bassiakos and will carry out two secondment phases at the German Mining Museum. During a placement at the Lavrion Technological and Cultural Park, I will pass on my knowledge to a non-academic institution. The project will increase knowledge about the Laurion mineralization, that, according to recent research, had developed in more than one metallogenetic events. This will be proven by mineralogical and silver plus lead isotope analyses of ore samples from the Laurion. At the same time, these analyses will help to redefine the typical isotope ratios of Laurion ores and by that further improve the accuracy of provenance studies in this project and in archaeometallurgy in general. Based on this improved analytical data, the project will establish a chronology for the introduction of deep shaft mining techniques in the Laurion mining region, using data from Athenian silver coins as reference material. Likewise, the origin of the raw material that was used for silver production at two important workshop sites, Lambrika and Frankolimano, will be investigated. Based on the improved knowledge about Laurion ores developed through LAURICON, it will be possible to tackle the question if local ore sources or similar imported ores/slags were used.

'The GR-GATE project proposes a novel negative quantum capacitance field effect transistor (NQCFET) with steep subthreshold characteristics which enables operation at low power supply voltages (Vdd). The technology can be combined with state of the art Si device architectures such as FDSOI or more mature steep slope switches such as the tunneling field effect transistor (TFET) functioning as technology booster to improve low power /high performance operation characteristics of transistors. The later can have an impact on energy efficient nanoelectronics. NQCFET has competitive advantages against rival emerging steep slope switch technologies and complements rather than competes with mainstream Si devices, therefore showing a high potential for non-disruptive innovation and a prospect for fast and smooth entry to large volume production. The GR-GATE project will produce prototype transistor arrays at TRL 4 to show that the NQCFET technology is scalable to larger area wafers with acceptable device yield having reduced gate lengths and lower gate dielectric thickness in compliance with scaling trends and technological requirements as adopted by the industry. This will demonstrate that the technology has a commercial value calling for IP protection through an international patent filing. In addition, technology valorisation is planned in order to assess the manufacturability and viability of the NQCFET technology and identify further advanced development steps that need to be taken in order to bring the technology to maturity (TRL 8-9). It is expected that large European technology development laboratories will have a crucial role in validating the technology but also promoting it to their industrial affiliates targeting a licence agreement with key chip manufacturers to enable volume production. '