Surface structure and composition of high-surface-area molybdenum nitrides

02 Feb 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

In this work, we have employed high-resolution transmission electron microscopy coupled with Fourier analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to determine the near-surface structures and …

http://nanohub.org/resources/13001

On the Two to Three Dimensional Growth Transition in Strained Silicon Germanium Thin Films

02 Feb 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

Utilizing a model adapted from classical nucleation theory [8], we calculate a "critical thickness" for island formation, taking into account the surface energies of the deposit and the substrate …

http://nanohub.org/resources/13003

Evolution of microstructure and magnetic properties in magnetron-sputtered CoCr thin films

02 Feb 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

In this work, transmission electron microscopy, including the Lorentz mode is combined with magnetic measurements (vibrating sample magnetometry and ferromagnetic resonance)to draw correlations …

http://nanohub.org/resources/13031

Measurement of Twin Misorientation by use of First Order Laue Rings in CBED Patterns

30 Jan 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

This work describes a novel microdiffraction technique, utilizing a fine electron probe to gauge twin misorientation at the nanoscale.

http://nanohub.org/resources/12967

Modeling of semiconductor nanostructures and semiconductor–electrolyte interfaces

30 Jan 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Stefan Birner

In this work, systems that consist of a combination of semiconductor materials and liquids are calculated. These biosensors have a solid–electrolyte interface, and the charges in the solid and in …

http://nanohub.org/resources/12971

Boron Nitride Nanotube Growth Mode

27 Jan 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brian Demczyk

This writeup details the growth details of arc-synthesized boron nitride nanotubes, incorporating the results of atomic resolution transmission electron microscopy, image simulation and image exit …

http://nanohub.org/resources/12954

Transient Heat Conduction in Adjacent Quadrants Seperated by a Thermal Resistance

19 Jan 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Donald E. Amos, James Vere Beck, Filippo de Monte

Abstract Two linear, transient heat conduction problems set in quadrants 1 and 2 of the (x,y) plane are solved. In each problem, the quadrants have distinct, constant physical properties and are …

http://nanohub.org/resources/12465

AFRL RXBT Publication List

11 Jan 2012 | Publications | Contributor(s): Andrey A Voevodin

List of papers, book chapters, conference presentations, and other publication materials from Thermal Sciences and Materials Branch, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, AFRL

http://nanohub.org/resources/12830