Vector Free Energy Calculation with Adaptive Biasing Force

18 Jun 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Eric F Darve

This presentation discusses recent numerical methods to calculate the free energy as a function of a reaction coordinate for bio-molecules. Free energy is often called potential of mean force and …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1589

Molecular Dynamics Simulations with the Second-Generation Reactive Empirical Bond Order (REBO) Potential

02 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Wen-Dung Hsu, Susan Sinnott

In this presentation, the molecular dynamics (MD) simulation will be introduced first. The applications of MD simulation, the procedure of MD simulation and some speed-up methods in MD simulation …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1165

Teaching approaches for including nanotechnology and other current topics in the undergraduate curriculum: Context, inquiry and authentic science practice

02 May 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Gabriela C. Weaver

Topics in nanotechnology and nanoscience are unlikely to be found to any great extent in traditional instructional materials, including textbooks and laboratory manuals. While this may change in the …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1276

Switching Energy in CMOS Logic: How far are we from physical limit?

24 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Saibal Mukhopadhyay

Aggressive scaling of CMOS devices in technology generation has resulted in exponential growth in device performance, integration density and computing power. However, the power dissipated by a …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1250

Nanoscale Transistors: Advanced VLSI Devices (Introductory Lecture)

20 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

Welcome to the ECE 612 Introductory/Overview lecture. This course examines the device physics of advanced transistors and the process, device, circuit, and systems considerations that enter into the …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1236

Transforming Society through Emerging Technologies: The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) at Five Years

19 Apr 2006 | Workshops

The future is filled with possibilities, and breakthrough sciences such as nanotechnology are moving us ever closer to the next scientific revolution. Purdue University is proud to facilitate such …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1234

The Long and Short of Pick-up Stick Transistors: A Promising Technology for Nano- and Macro-Electronics

11 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Muhammad A. Alam

In recent years, there has been enormous interest in the emerging field of large-area macro-electronics, and fabricating thin-film transistors on flexible substrates. This talk will cover recent …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1214

Thermal Microsystems for On-Chip Thermal Engineering

04 Apr 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Suresh V. Garimella

Electro-thermal co-design at the micro- and nano-scales is critical for achieving desired performance and reliability in microelectronic circuits. Emerging thermal microsystems technologies for …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1182

Mark Ratner Interview on Nanotechnology

23 Mar 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark A. Ratner, Krishna Madhavan

Nanotechnology interview with Krishna Madhavan.

https://nanohub.org/resources/1135

Creating Research Links between Science at the Nanoscale and Science Education

28 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nora H. Sabelli

This talk will address what is needed to reduce the gap between current science education and science education that incorporates the ideas in current nanoscience. The ability to manipulate matter at …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1098

Electron and Ion Microscopies as Characterization Tools for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

27 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Eric Stach

This tutorial presents a broad overview of the basic physical principles of techniques used in scanning electron microscopy (SEM), as well as their application to understanding …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1097

Launch of a Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network

21 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): larry bell

The Museum of Science, Boston, in partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Exploratorium in San Francisco, has been selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to form and …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1049

A Gentle Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

13 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark A. Ratner

While the Greek root nano just means dwarf, the nanoscale has become a giant focus of contemporary science and technology. We will examine the fundamental issues underlying the excitement involved …

https://nanohub.org/resources/1021

Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET-Lab Exercise 2

08 Feb 2006 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yang Liu

Companion exercises for "Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET".

https://nanohub.org/resources/1031

Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET-Lab Exercise 1

08 Feb 2006 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yang Liu

Companion exercises for "Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET".

https://nanohub.org/resources/1028

An Overview of Virtualization Techniques

03 Feb 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Renato Figueiredo

This presentation presents an introduction to resource virtualization techniques, which are one of the foundations of the infrastructure for online simulation provided by the nanoHUB.

https://nanohub.org/resources/1009

A Primer on Semiconductor Device Simulation

23 Jan 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark Lundstrom

Computer simulation is now an essential tool for the research and development of semiconductor processes and devices, but to use a simulation tool intelligently, one must know what's "under the …

https://nanohub.org/resources/980

Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET-Part II: PDE Systems

20 Jan 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Yang Liu, Robert Dutton

Part II uses examples to illustrate how to build user-defined PDE systems in PROPHET.

https://nanohub.org/resources/975

Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET-Part I: Basics

20 Jan 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Yang Liu, Robert Dutton

Part I covers the basics of PROPHET, including the set-up of simulation structures and parameters based on pre-defined PDE systems.

https://nanohub.org/resources/974

Nano-Scale Device Simulations Using PROPHET

20 Jan 2006 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Yang Liu, Robert Dutton

These two lectures are aimed to give a practical guide to the use of a general device simulator (PROPHET) available on nanoHUB. PROPHET is a partial differential equation (PDE) solver that offers …

https://nanohub.org/resources/973