3D Molecular Models

21 Jun 2007 | Animations | Contributor(s): Nicholas Vargo

This animation was created as part of the Children's Museum Nanotechnology Exhibit to give the viewer an idea of what objects look like at the nano-level. The molecules range from something as small …

http://nanohub.org/resources/2821

General Introduction to Nanotechnology

20 Apr 2007 | Animations | Contributor(s): Hyung-Seok Hahm

This is an 80 second movie clip. The camera zooms in from a computer to molecules with a narration. The design goals are - Give a smooth introduction to nano-world - Deliver ideas of how small …

http://nanohub.org/resources/2619

Introduction to Scanning Tunneling Microscopy

20 Apr 2007 | Animations | Contributor(s): Hyung-Seok Hahm

This is a 60 second movie clip with an introduction to Scanning Tunneling Microscopy(STM). Design goals are - Give an idea of what STM looks like - Provide an overview of what STM does and …

http://nanohub.org/resources/2620

Operation of Scannig Tunneling Microscopy

20 Apr 2007 | Animations | Contributor(s): Hyung-Seok Hahm

This is a 60-second movie clip with a narration of how Scanning Tunneling Microscopy(STM) operates. Produced by Eric Meyer, Imran Sobh and Hyung-Seok Hahm Beckman Institute University of Illinois at …

http://nanohub.org/resources/2621

Quantum-dot Cellular Automata (QCA) - Memory Cells

03 Feb 2006 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

Scientists and engineers are looking for completely different ways of storing and analyzing information. Quantum-dot Cellular Automata are one possible solution. In computers of the future, …

http://nanohub.org/resources/1006

Quantum-dot Cellular Automata (QCA) - Logic Gates

03 Feb 2006 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

An earlier animation described how "Quantum-dot Cellular Automata" (QCAs) could serve as memory cells and wires. This animation contnues the story by describing how QCAs can be made into MAJORITY, …

http://nanohub.org/resources/1005

How Semiconductors and Transistors Work

20 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

This animation shows how semiconductor crystals work and how they are used to make transistor switches.

http://nanohub.org/resources/486

Molecular Beam Epitaxy

16 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

Microelectronic devices are made by repeating two steps: 1) Depositing a thin uniform layer of material; 2) Then using a photographic process to pattern and remove unwanted areas of that layer.

http://nanohub.org/resources/448

Scanning Electron Microscope

16 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

This resource describes a scanning electron microscope (SEM). It includes detailed depictions of how the electron beam is focused and used to create hugely magnified images of experimental specimens.

http://nanohub.org/resources/446

Scanning Probe Microscope Piezoelectric Crystals

16 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

In this resource we disassemble the piezoelectric assembly of a scanning probe microscope. At its core is a white cylinder of the piezoelectric material. If you look closely, it has a granular …

http://nanohub.org/resources/444

Scanning Probe Microscope Operation

16 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs) include Atomic Force Microscopes (AFMs) and Scanning Tunneling Microscopes (STMs or STEMs). They are the only instruments in widespread use that can actually "see" …

http://nanohub.org/resources/442

Fabrication of a MOSFET within a Microprocessor

16 Nov 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): John C. Bean

This resource depicts the step-by-step process by which the transistors of an integrated circuit are made.

http://nanohub.org/resources/440

What is a Nanometer?

02 Apr 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): EPICS LSPM Team

Join Laura and Martin on a wild ride through the milliworld and the microworld to reach the nanoworld. Along the way, they discover how small a nanometer truly is.

http://nanohub.org/resources/90

Nano/Bio Connection

02 Apr 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): EPICS LSPM Team

Nanotechnology is not just a topic for physicists, chemists, and engineers. Laura explains the important role of biologists in this field, and shows how they may help provide clues to molecular …

http://nanohub.org/resources/91

Scanning Probe Microscopes

15 Mar 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): EPICS LSPM Team

Laura explains how scanning probe microscopes can be used to create images of small devices, molecules, and even atoms! A large-scale version of the scanning probe microscope is built out of Legos …

http://nanohub.org/resources/92

Feasibility of Molecular Manufacturing

14 Mar 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): EPICS LSPM Team

Martin and Laura have an interesting debate about the feasibility of Molecular Manufacturing. Can molecular assemblers be developed to create new materials, new devices, and even macroscopic …

http://nanohub.org/resources/93

Nanomanufacturing: Top-Down and Bottom-Up

14 Mar 2005 | Animations | Contributor(s): EPICS LSPM Team

Martin presents an overview of nanomanufacturing techniques, explaining the difference between top-down and bottom-up approaches.

http://nanohub.org/resources/96