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1. Computational Prototyping Tools For Biological Applications

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   Online Presentations | 03 Dec 2004 | Contributor(s): Jacob White | 962 users

   Computational tools are playing a rapidly expanding role in biology, both for engineering design and in exploratory science. The main reason is that the dramatic improvements in the measurement and mathematical modeling of basic biochemical and biological processes is making it possible to...

2. Fine Tuning Microcantilever Vibrations for Ultrasensitive Analyte Mass Detection

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   Online Presentations | 27 Jul 2005 | Contributor(s): Arvind Raman | 720 users

   Microcantilever based biochemical sensing has shown tremendous promise for ultrasenstive detection in both liquid and ambient conditions. However improving the sensitivity, reliability and robustness of these sensors so they can achieve their potential needs substantial efforts in (a) chemical...

3. SPMW Nonlinear dynamics in AFM - chaos and parametric resonance

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   Online Presentations | 05 Jan 2007 | Contributor(s): Arvind Raman | 729 users

   The field of nonlinear dynamics deals with mathematical techniques to study the nonlinear equations that serve as models of physical systems. The benefits of using nonlinear dynamics concepts to interpret and predict probe oscillations in dynamic AFM [1] are becoming increasingly clear. Nonlinear...

4. Highly Efficient Thermal Transport: The Application of Carbon Nanotube Array Interfaces

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   Online Presentations | 01 Feb 2007 | Contributor(s): Baratunde A. Cola | 1381 users

   Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have received much attention in recent years for their extraordinary properties that through careful engineering may be leverage for the development of numerous advantageous applications. However, to date, only few CNT based applications exist in the market place. So when...

5. CAD of MEMS & NEMS: State of the Art & Future Challenges

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   Online Presentations | 24 Feb 2008 | Contributor(s): Andreas Cangellaris | 352 users

   Computer aided design environments are very mature and used extensively for the design of every integrated electronical component that is commercially available to all of us. This presentation reviews recent developments in taking that framework and making it pertinent to the design of systems...

6. High-Aspect-Ratio Micromachining of Titanium: Enabling New Functionality and Opportunity in Micromechanical Systems Through Greater Materials Selection

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   Online Presentations | 18 Jun 2008 | Contributor(s): Masa Rao | 843 users

   Traditionally, materials selection has been limited in high-aspect-ratio micromechanical applications, due primarily to the predominance of microfabrication processes and infrastructure dedicated to silicon. While silicon has proven to be an excellent material for many of these applications, no...