APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Coatings for Metallization of semiconductors Superconducting films (e.g., Nb) Optical films on flat panel displays for computers, cell phones, PDAs Tools and automotive parts Medical implants Thin silver films for optical, photonic, and medical applications Coating devices used in space Thrusters for space … [Read more...] about Gasless Magnetron Sputtering for Purer Coatings and for Space Propulsion IB-2498
Physical Sciences
Nanotubes as Robust Thermal Conductors IB-2335
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal management in design and operation of integrated circuits Flexible electronics Composites subject to mechanical strain (e.g., aerospace industry) Phonon filters for use in spectrometers, acoustic imaging, and cavity resonators Acoustic isolation of RF resonators and sensors Information carriers in combination with … [Read more...] about Nanotubes as Robust Thermal Conductors IB-2335
Thermal Profiling of Nanoscale Circuitry IB-2363
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Thermal management of small devices and systems, whether semiconductor electronics, nanofluidics, or photovoltaics Design, prototyping and characterization of new circuit models High-resolution measurement at extreme temperatures … [Read more...] about Thermal Profiling of Nanoscale Circuitry IB-2363
Nano Piano Omni Sensor IB-2267
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Gene sequencing at radically reduced time and cost Medicine, pharmaceutical design Environmental monitoring (clean energy and water) Homeland security Chemical, biological, and radiation … [Read more...] about Nano Piano Omni Sensor IB-2267
High Frequency Abacus Nanotube Resonator IB-2330
(A) Schematic cross section of the Berkeley Lab High Frequency Abacus Nanotube Resonator. An evaporation of materials such as indium onto the carbon nanotube forms an abacus-like structure of moveable beads along the nanotube. (B) Scanning … [Read more...] about High Frequency Abacus Nanotube Resonator IB-2330