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Oct 12 2022
A condensed matter physics class and a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) with the MIT Atomic-Scale Modeling Toolkit
A condensed matter physics class and a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) with the MIT Atomic-Scale Modeling ToolkitDate and TimeOctober 12, 2022; 12:00 - 1:00 PM...
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Applied Thermal Measurement at the Nanoscale
09 Feb 2022 | | Contributor(s):: Zhen Chen, Chris Dames
This book aims to serve as a practical guide for novices to design and conduct measurements of thermal properties at the nanoscale using electrothermal techniques. An outgrowth of the authors’ tutorials for new graduate students in their own labs, it includes practical details on...
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SACHIN KUZHUMBITHAZHATHU SHAJIL
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Sand and Multiple Light Scattering
23 Aug 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Denise Kapler, NNCI Nano
Nanoparticles and other nanoscale materials are often analyzed through the specialized use of light scattering. Several techniques use the light scattered from small particles to estimate their size distribution; these techniques employ light absorption, laser diffraction, and dynamic light...
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adnan zahid
I was born and raised in the heart of Islamabad and grew up a very outgoing and active child. Always staying proactive, I ventured into a lot of different activities to show my talent. I have...
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Transistor Mania: Modeling Electron Flow
17 Jun 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Meghan Saxer, NNCI Nano
This activity is designed to help the students understand the significance of transistors in their lives. Students will learn how current research on nanoscale transistors is making their favorite electronic devices (i.e., cell phones, gaming devices, computers, etc.) faster and more powerful....
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Model Rockets and Composite Materials: Design, Build, Launch
27 May 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Amber Genau
Students will gain experience with polymer matrix fiber composites, composite production, and the tradeoffs inherent in the engineering design process by designing, building and launching their own model rocket. Composite materials are created via hand layup and vacuum assisted resin...
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Mehmet Keçeci
PhD. Student in Physics (Thesis term)International Papers:Keçeci Mehmet (2020). Discourse on the Second Quantum Revolution and Nanotechnology Applications in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic of...
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Characterizing Electrolytic Materials
31 Mar 2021 | | Contributor(s):: Steven Kandel, NNCI Nano
The lab is designed to help students understand that the resistance of an object depends on length, cross-sectional area, and the type of material. Students measure the current through objects to see that different materials resist current in different amounts. Students will find that,...
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Kristina Marie Gill
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Resolving Power – Seeing is Understanding
03 Dec 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Edward Lawrence, NNCI Nano
This lesson introduces students to light microscopes and their limitations in viewing small features and objects. In addition, they will learn about more powerful imaging tools by understanding the principles of operation of electron and atomic force microscopes. As a culminating...
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"Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans: Going Atomic
15 Nov 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Rachel Altovar, Susan P Gentry
Expanding on the pre-existing resource on nanoHUB: “Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots” this resource expands on the concepts in the experimental guide to give a comprehensive overview of materials pertaining to concepts and ideas within the...
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MODULE 3 - Structures: "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans: Going Atomic
15 Nov 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Rachel Altovar, Susan P Gentry
In MODULE 3- Structures in the "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans, crystal structures and systems are investigated. This module relates back to graphene and how its structure relates back to its unique properties in comparison to other forms of...
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MODULE 4 - Quantum Mechanics: "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans: Going Atomic
15 Nov 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Rachel Altovar, Susan P Gentry
The last and final module in the "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans, studies basic concepts in quantum mechanics such as quantum dots, band gap theory of solids, waves vs. particles, and the photoelectric effect. The activity for this module...
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MODULE 1 - Graphene: "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans: Going Atomic
13 Nov 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Rachel Altovar, Susan P Gentry
The first module in "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans, explores the material, graphene, how it was discovered, and the unique properties that it has. The activity paired with this lesson plan re-creates the famous "sticky-tape"...
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MODULE 2 - Sizes: "Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans: Going Atomic
13 Nov 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Rachel Altovar, Susan P Gentry
The next installment of Turning Fruit Juice into Graphene Quantum Dots" Supplementary Lesson Plans delves into the concept of size and how materials and their properties may change at the macro-, micro-, and nanoscale. Activities include viewing images from a microscope to determine...
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Illustrative Mathematical Concepts
29 Jul 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Hae Ji Kwon, Mike Jovanovich, David R. Ely
Illustrates mathematical concepts and their applications
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Kirill Evgenevich Zhirnov
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Spectrophotometry of Metal Nanoparticles
16 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: Chris Kaus, James J Marti, NNCI Nano
This activity has students chemically synthesize gold and silver nanoparticles, measure the spectra of light absorption and transmission by these particles, compare these spectra to those of known-sized particles, and then estimate the size distribution of the particles they have made. By using...
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Efficiency of Nitinol Wire
11 Jun 2020 | | Contributor(s):: John Nice, NNCI Nano
This lab activity focused on nitinol or muscle wires which are shape memory alloys. These wires can be used to lift a weight up a height. Students will explore how the work performed lifting a load with the nitinol wire compares to the energy pumped into the wire by an electrical current....