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  1. ECE 695A Lecture 33R: Review Questions

    18 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Review Questions:With higher number of model parameters, you can always get a good fit – why should you minimize the number of parametersLeast square method is a subset of maximum likelihood approach to data fitting. Is this statement correct?What aspect of the distribution function does...

  2. ECE 695A Lecture 32R: Review Questions

    17 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Review Questions:Why do people use Normal, log-normal, Weibull distributions when they do not know the exact physical distribution?What is the problem of using empirical distributions? What are the advantages?If you must choose an empirical distribution, what should be your criteria? (Nos. of...

  3. ECE 695A Lecture 32: Physical vs. Empirical Distribution

    17 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Outline:Physical Vs. empirical distributionProperties of classical distribution functionMoment-based fitting of dataConclusions

  4. ECE 695A Lecture 31R: Review Questions

    15 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Review Questions:What is the difference between parametric estimation vs. non-parametric estimation?What principle did Tacho Brahe’s approach assume?What is the difference between population and sample? When we collect data for TDDB or NBTI, what type of data are we collecting?What problem does...

  5. ECE 695A Lecture 31: Collecting and Plotting Data

    15 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Outline:Origin of data, Field Acceleration vs. Statistical InferenceNonparametric informationPreparing data for projection: Hazen formula Preparing data for projection: Kaplan formulaConclusion

  6. ECE 695A Lecture 31A: Appendix - Bootstrap Method Introduction

    15 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

  7. ECE 595E Lecture 31: Coupled Mode Theory Simulation (CMT)

    12 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Peter Bermel

    Outline:Recap from WednesdayOverview of Coupled Mode TheoryDerivation of Coupled Mode EquationsApplications:Single WaveguidesAdd-Drop filtersWaveguide BendsChannel DropT-SplittersNonlinear Kerr Waveguides

  8. ECE 595E Lecture 32: Simulations of Coupled Mode Theory Simulation (CMT)

    12 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Peter Bermel

    Outline:Recap from FridayNumerical ODE solversInitial value problemsBoundary value problemsnanoHUB Tool – CMTcomb3:RationaleGoverning ODEsUser interfaceOutput analysis

  9. ECE 595E Lecture 33: Introduction to Finite-Difference Time-Domain Simulations

    12 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Peter Bermel

    Outline:Recap from MondayIntroduction to FDTDSpecial features of MEEP:Perfectly matched layersSubpixel averagingSymmetryScheme (programmable) interfaceExamples:Periodic light-trapping structuresRandomly textured structures

  10. PHYS 620 Lecture 8: Phonons

    12 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Roberto Merlin

  11. PHYS 620 Lecture 15: Plasmons in Nanoparticles

    12 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Roberto Merlin

  12. [Illinois] ECE 416 Fluorescence I

    10 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Brian Cunningham

               In this lecture, we discussed Fluorescence molecules and how they can be used for detection of other molecules. The molecules are considered to have high energy states, which helps them with their detection. The photons discussed...

  13. [Illinois] ECE 416 Fluorescence II

    10 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Brian Cunningham

               In this lecture, we start with a revision of the common organic dyes and the photostability and quenching concepts. Quenching is then discussed in more detail and the difference between self-quenching and external quenching....

  14. [Illinois] ECE 416 Impedance Based Sensors II

    10 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Brian Cunningham

               In this lecture, we start off with a light review of the nanopore sequencing method which is based upon having a carefully bioengineered pore that can induce different changes in charge blockages as different base pairs go through...

  15. [Illinois] ECE 416 Lumerical Optical Simulation

    10 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Brian Cunningham

               In this lecture, we looked at lumerical optical simulation. The motivation to pursue this topic is because there is now software available that allows us to conduct simulations to visualize Electromagnetic field locations, to...

  16. ECE 595E Lecture 28: S-Matrix Computations

    08 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Peter Bermel

  17. ECE 595E Lecture 30: Applications of CAMFR

    08 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Peter Bermel

  18. ECE 695A Lecture 30R: Review Questions

    08 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Outline:What is the difference between extrinsic vs. intrinsic breakdown?Does gas dielectric have extrinsic breakdown? Why or why not?What does ESD damage and the plasma damage to thin oxides?Can you explain the physical meaning of infant mortality ? How does it relate to yield of semiconductor...

  19. ECE 695A Lecture 30: Breakdown in Dielectrics with Defects

    08 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Outline:IntroductionTheory of pre-existing defects: Thin oxidesTheory of pre-existing defects: thick oxidesConclusions

  20. ECE 695A Lecture 29R: Review Questions

    08 Apr 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Muhammad Alam

    Review Questions:Mention a few differences between thick and thin oxide breakdown.Is breakdown in thick oxides contact dominated? Can I use AHI theory here?How does the Paschen’s cascade initiate?What does it mean to have a fractal dimension of 1.7 for 2D breakdown? Why does the number suggest...