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Transformation Optics at Optical Frequencies
03 Feb 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): John Pendry
Metamaterials, i.e. artificial materials with rationally designed geometry, composition, and arrangement of nanostructured building blocks are opening a gateway to unprecedented electromagnetic …
https://nanohub.org/resources/8327
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Metamaterials with low loss and gain
28 Jan 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mikhail A. Noginov
Optical loss caused by absorption in metal and a need for active control are among the major challenges of plasmonic metamaterials. Both can be addressed by utilizing optical gain. Recent efforts …
https://nanohub.org/resources/8285
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 27: Optical Methods
21 Jan 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang, Omar Sobh
Optical Mathods Topics: Photomask and Reticles Positive and Negative Lithography Relationship between Mask and Resist 8 Steps of Photolithography Photolithographic Process …
https://nanohub.org/resources/8171
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 26: Nanomanufacturing 1: Semiconductor Manufacturing
20 Jan 2010 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang, Omar Sobh
Nanomaterials and Devices for Solar Energy Topics: From Si crystals to Wafers From Wafers to Chips Photolithography: Definitions Optical Lithography Multi-Photon Lithography E-Beam …
https://nanohub.org/resources/8132
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 25: Nanomaterials and Devices for Solar Energy
29 Dec 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Nanomaterials and Devices for Solar Energy Topics: Approaches: Breathing Membrane Continuous Operation Fuel Cell Water Management ElectroKinetic Nanobattery EDL Capacitators Laminar …
https://nanohub.org/resources/8082
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 22: Actuators for Nanoscale Displacement
17 Dec 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Actuators for Nanoscale Displacement Topics: The Physics behind optical tweezers A Particle in a laser beam Application of Optical Tweezers Molecular Motors Microtubules Microtubule …
https://nanohub.org/resources/8030
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 20: Sensing and Actuation in Nanoscale
17 Dec 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Sensing and Actuation in Nanoscale Topics: Scanning Tunneling Microscopy Two Modes of Forming STM Images STM Manipulation Atomic Force Microscopy Typical Engaging Curve Imaging in …
https://nanohub.org/resources/8028
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 19: In Touch With Atoms
08 Dec 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
In touch with Atoms Topics: Imaging With Energy Beams Energy Beam - Material Interactions Imaging Modes Addition Imaging Features Examples of FIB Technology Three Modes of FIB …
https://nanohub.org/resources/7969
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 17: Synthesis and Nanomaterials II
17 Nov 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang, Omar N Sobh
Synthesis and Nanomaterials II Topics: Nanostructures by Self-Assembly Making The Connection Synthesis of Nanomaterials Industrial Practice: Sol Gel Process Sol Gel Process Flow …
https://nanohub.org/resources/7841
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Illinois ME 498 Introduction of Nano Science and Technology, Lecture 15: Self Assembly at all Scales
28 Oct 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang
Interface and Self Assembly Topics: From Surface Forces to Self-Assembly Self-propelled Droplets Driving Forces for Self-Assembly Phase Diagram of Micelles Micelle Properties …
https://nanohub.org/resources/7680
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Illinois 2009 nano-biophotonics Summer School, Lecture 11: Plasmonics, Metamaterials
28 Oct 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Nick Fang
Plasmonics, Meta-Materials Topics: New Frontiers of Photonics What Are Meta-Materials? Electromagnetic Meta-Materials Effective Medium Properties Plasmonic "Atoms" and …
https://nanohub.org/resources/7671
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Illinois 2009 nano-biophotonics Summer School, Lecture 6: Cell Cycle and Cancer Cell
28 Oct 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Marina Marjanovic
Cell Cycle and Cancer Cell Topics: The functions of cell division: reproduction The functions of cell division: growth and development The functions of cell division: tissue renewal The …
https://nanohub.org/resources/7660
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Experiment vs. Modelling: What's the problem?
10 Aug 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): William L. Barnes
Progress in plasmonics has been greatly assisted by developments in experimental techniques and in numerical modelling. This talk will look at some of the difficulties that emerge when …
https://nanohub.org/resources/6856
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Energy and Nanoscience A More Perfect Union
29 Mar 2009 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Mark A. Ratner
Huge problems of energy and sustainability confront the science/engineering community, mankind, and our planet. The energy problem comes in many dimensions, including supply, demand, conservation, …
https://nanohub.org/resources/6554
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Designer Atoms: Engineering Rydberg Atoms Using Pulsed Electric Fields
20 Jun 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): F. Barry Dunning
Advances in experimental technique allow application of pulsed unidirectional electric fields, termed half-cycle pulses (HCPs), to Rydberg atoms whose characteristic times are much less than the …
https://nanohub.org/resources/4775
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Linear and Nonlinear Optical Devices Based on Slow Light Propagation: Figures of Merit
19 May 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Jacob B. Khurgin
Performance of optical delay lines and nonlinear devices based on slow wave propagation in photonic crystal waveguides in the presence of higher order dispersion is analyzed and compared with other …
https://nanohub.org/resources/4399
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"Ab Initio" Theory of Novel Micro and Nanolasers
19 May 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): A. Douglas Stone
While the laser is one of the most important inventions of the past century and one of the most interesting and controllable non-linear systems in physics, there is surprisingly little predictive …
https://nanohub.org/resources/4401
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Metamaterials, Part 3: Cloaking and Transformation Optics
01 May 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Vladimir M. Shalaev
Part 3/3. Metamaterials are expected to open a gateway to unprecedented electromagnetic properties and functionality unattainable from naturally occurring materials, thus enabling a family of new …
https://nanohub.org/resources/4269
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Metamaterials, Part 2: Negative-Index, Nonlinear Optics and Super/Hyper-Lenses
01 May 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Vladimir M. Shalaev
Part 2/3. Metamaterials are expected to open a gateway to unprecedented electromagnetic properties and functionality unattainable from naturally occurring materials, thus enabling a family of new …
https://nanohub.org/resources/4267
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Metamaterials, Part 1: Electrical and Magnetic Metamaterials
01 May 2008 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Vladimir M. Shalaev
Part 1/3. Metamaterials are expected to open a gateway to unprecedented electromagnetic properties and functionality unattainable from naturally occurring materials, thus enabling a family of new …
https://nanohub.org/resources/4263