ECE 595E Numerical Simulations for Energy Applications

17 Jan 2013 | Courses | Contributor(s): Peter Bermel

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ECE 595E Lecture 4: NP-hardness

17 Jan 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Peter Bermel

Outline: Recap from Friday Class NP Non-deterministic Turing machines Reducibility Cook-Levin theorem Coping with NP Hardness

ECE 595E Lecture 5: Linear Algebra

18 Jan 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Peter Bermel

Outline: Recap from Monday Overview: Computational Linear Algebra Gaussian Elimination LU Decomposition Singular Value Decomposition Sparse Matrices QR Decomposition

An Overview of Fourth Fundamental Circuit Element- 'The Memristor'

22 Jan 2013 | Publications | Contributor(s): Tukaram Dattatray Dongale

The fourth fundamental circuit element- Memristor, was mathematically predicted by Prof. Leon Chua in his seminal research paper in IEEE Transaction on Circuit Theory on the symmetric background. After four decade in 2008, researchers at the Hewlett–Packard (HP) laboratories reported the …

Engineering and Science Instructors' Intended Learning Outcomes with Computational Simulations as Learning Tools

26 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana

This presentation describes the results of a study aiming to identify how 14 instructors incorporated into their classrooms computational simulations as learning tools. The study was based on the following research question: What were the intended learning outcomes that guided the instructors' use …

Opportunities for Integrating nanoHUB Computational Simulations as Learning Tools

25 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana

This presentation introduces a research agenda that focuses on identifying how to provide: (i) instructors with educational resources to help them better integrate nanoHUB computational simulation tools into their teaching and (ii) learners with adequate scaffolds (supports) to use computational …

Students Perceptions and Experiences of Using Computational Simulations as Learning Tools

25 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Alejandra J. Magana

This presentation summarizes the results of three research studies aiming to investigate students perceptions and experiences of using computational simulations as learning tools. The three guiding research questions were: (i) how do students with different academic level experience nanoHUB …

State of Art of Nanotoxicology

20 Mar 2013 | Notes | Contributor(s): VEERA CSR CHITTEPU

Brief introduction to nanotoxicology and how computer modeling and simulations can help nanotoxociology research. free softwares and commercial softwares that are avialable from world wide web to calculate nanoQSAR.

ECE 695A Lecture 6: Defects in the Bulk and at Interfaces

01 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad Alam

Outline: Strain in materials/origin of defects Examples: bulk defects Examples: interface defects Measurements Conclusions

ECE 695A Lecture 7: Trapping in Pre-existing Traps

29 Jan 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad Alam

Outline: Pre-existing vs. stress-induced traps Voltage-shift in pre-existing bulk/interface traps Random Telegraph Noise, 1/f noise Conclusion

ECE 695A Lecture 7A: Appendix - Theory of Stochastic Distribution

29 Jan 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad Alam

Supplemental information for Lecture 7: Trapping in Pre-existing Traps

ECE 695A Lecture 7R: Review Questions

29 Jan 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad Alam

Review Questions: Why are there more types of defects in crystals than in amorphous material? From the perspective of Maxwell’s relation, how does H reduce defect density? Why is HfO2 so defective --- and why do you want to use it? Which type of traps involve faster trapping/detrapping, …

ECE 595E Lecture 7: Optimization and Eigenvalues

29 Jan 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Peter Bermel

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ECE 595E Lecture 8: Eigenvalues

29 Jan 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Peter Bermel

Outline: Recap from Wednesday Eigenproblem Solution Techniques Power Methods Inverse Iteration Atomic Transformations Factorization Methods

Birck Solar Research Seminar Series

08 Feb 2013 | Series | Contributor(s): Peter Bermel

The Solar Research Series includes presentations from researchers at Purdue and leading researchers across the nation on developments in wafer-based, thin-film, organic and cross-cutting technologies in photovoltaics (PV) and related solar power. Results to be presented will include a mixture of …

Vacuum Nanosystemsfor Energy Conversion

01 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Roger T. Howe

Micro and nano-fabricated sensors (e.g., accelerometers and gyroscopes) and actuators (e.g., light valve chips for projection and cell-phone displays) have become commonplace in recent years. Some of these devices must operate in a hermetically sealed, lowpressure ambient, a need that motivated the …

ECE 595E Lecture 9: Programming for Linear Algebra

01 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Peter Bermel

Outline: Recap from Friday Application Examples Electrostatic potential (Poisson’s equation) 1D array of charge 2D grid of charge Arrays of interacting spins 1D interaction along a chain 2D nearest-neighbor coupling

ECE 595E Lecture 10: Solving Quantum Wavefunctions

01 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Peter Bermel

Outline: Recap from Monday Schrodinger’s equation Infinite & Finite Quantum Wells Kronig-Penney model Numerical solutions: Real space Fourier space

[Illinois] Beckman Grad Seminar: Applications and Biological Effects of Ultrasound Imaging

01 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Brendon Smith

Interaction studies include measurements of the properties of tissues that affect ultrasonic propagation, determination of levels for biological effects and the mechanisms responsible; ultrasound exposure measurements and dosimetry studies; and the development of ultrasound systems for specific …

[Illinois] Beckman Grad Seminar: What can listeners learn about different speakers' voices?

01 Feb 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Alison M. Trude

The research in learning extends from studies of the very young to fully mature adults. How do we learn about the world and how to act in it? Research in advanced knowledge acquisition is directed toward instructional strategies that allow people to master complex concepts, such as mathematical or …