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Exciton Ultrafast Dynamics in Nanomaterials
07 Dec 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Aziz Boulesbaa, The Micro Nano Technology - Education Center
In this talk, I will present our experimental capabilities to study nanomaterials. In particular, femtosecond laser spectroscopy and microscopy will be discussed....
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Modeling of P-N Junction Devices using Various Materials for Photovoltaic Applications Under Different Operating Environments
06 Jul 2023 | | Contributor(s):: Sayan Roy
Photovoltaic devices are typically two-, three- or multi-layer junction devices which can generate carriers on exposure to photon radiation. There are several essential device-specific factors and parameters which are required for accurate modeling and simulation of such devices. In this talk,...
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Introduction to Computational Chemistry Using the NUITNS Simulation Toolkit in nanoHUB
06 Oct 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Tomekia Simeon
In this seminar, Dr. Tomekia Simeon will describe how she has successfully used computational chemistry assignments in her undergraduate chemistry courses at Dillard University using nanoHUB’s free online simulation resources.
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Deposition 2: Sputtering and Nucleation of the Deposited Material
26 Feb 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Atilla Ozgur Cakmak, NACK Network, Rich Hill
Sputtering is a fundamental Physical Vapor Deposition method that utilizes plasma. This session will focus on igniting a plasma for the benefit of a thin film deposition. Both DC and RF plasma based sputtering methods will be discussed. The physics of plasma will be elucidated by emphasizing the...
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Fusing Light With Heat: Polaritons for Nanoscale Thermal Transport & Sensing
07 Oct 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Thomas Beechem
Light exhibits a wave nature. Phonons do too. Within the infrared portion of the spectrum, these differing “waves” can interact to form hybrid energy carriers called polaritons. Polaritons, in turn, provide fundamental advantages for optical functionality and...
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Machine Learning Framework for Impurity Level Prediction in Semiconductors
15 Dec 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Arun Kumar Mannodi Kanakkithodi
In this work, we perform screening of functional atomic impurities in Cd-chalcogenide semiconductors using high-throughput computations and machine learning.
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Golden Opportunities: Gold Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications
14 Jan 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Catherine J. Murphy
In this talk I will discuss how these nanoparticles are prepared, how their surface chemistry can be tuned, how apparent cytotoxicity can be traced back to reagents in the synthesis rather than the particles per se, how protein orientation can be controlled on their surfaces, how cells respond...
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3 min Research Talk: Plasmonic Core-Multishell Nanowires for Optical Applications
26 Sep 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Raheem Carless
ED lights and technology are being used more often in today’s society. Compared to traditional illumination they are far more reliable and efficient, in the sense that they last longer, are environmentally friendly, and most importantly, they reduce energy waste.
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How Plasmonic Materials Make Light Work at Nanoscale
16 Aug 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Alexandra Boltasseva
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MSEN 201 Lecture 19.1: Optical Properties - Optical Absorption in Materials
18 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger
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MSEN 201 Lecture 19.2: Optical Properties - Optical Emission in Materials
18 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger
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Emerging Materials for Nanophotonics and Plasmonics: Roads Ahead
01 Nov 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Alexandra Boltasseva
In this presentation, I will discuss emerging material platforms including transparent conducting oxides, transition metal nitrides, oxides and carbides as well as two- and quasi-two-dimensional materials for future practical optical components across the fields of on-chip optics and...
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[Illinois] Biophysics 401 Lecture 16: Optical Traps II
04 Nov 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Paul R Selvin
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[Illinois] Biophysics 401 Lecture 17: Optical Resolution
30 Oct 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Paul R Selvin
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[Illinois] Biophysics 401 Lecture 15: Optical Traps
28 Oct 2015 | | Contributor(s):: Paul R Selvin
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PHYS 620 Lecture 3: Polarization: A Quantum Approach
13 Feb 2013 | | Contributor(s):: Roberto Merlin
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CHM 696 Lecture 13: Optical Properties of Metal Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle Assemblies III
02 Jun 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Alexander Wei
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CHM 696 Lecture 12: Optical Properties of Metal Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle Assemblies II
05 May 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Alexander Wei
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CHM 696 Lecture 11: Optical Properties of Metal Nanoparticles and Nanoparticle Assemblies I
03 May 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Alexander Wei
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A Half Century of Nonlinear Optics
22 Mar 2011 | | Contributor(s):: Robert W. Boyd
In this talk, we first present a review of the development of the field of nonlinear optics, and we then survey some areas of recent research including quantum imaging and implications of the ability to control the group velocity of light.