A Gentle Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
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Online Presentations | 13 Feb 2006 | Contributor(s): Mark 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 in nanoscale research - what, why and how. Specific topics include assembly, properties,...
Molecular Transport Structures: Elastic Scattering, Vibronic Effects and Beyond
Online Presentations | 13 Feb 2006 | Contributor(s): Mark Ratner, Abraham Nitzan, Misha Galperin
Current experimental efforts are clarifying quite beautifully the nature of charge transport in so-called molecular junctions, in which a single molecule provides the channel for current flow between two electrodes. The theoretical modeling of such structures is challenging, because of the...
Energy and Nanoscience A More Perfect Union
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Online Presentations | 27 Mar 2009 | Contributor(s): Mark 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, transportation, and storage. This overview will stress the nature of these problems, and offer a few...
Quantum Chemistry Part I
Online Presentations | 08 Jul 2004 | Contributor(s): Mark Ratner
This tutorial will provide an overview of electronic structure calculations from achemist's perspective. This will include a review of the basic electronic structuretheories.
Mark Ratner Interview on Nanotechnology
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Online Presentations | 23 Mar 2006 | Contributor(s): Mark Ratner, Krishna Madhavan
Nanotechnology interview with Krishna Madhavan.
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