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Resonant Micro and Nanoelectromechanical

Mon, Jun 23 2014

Resonant micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS) have demonstrated a number of recent scientific

Nanoscale probing with single quantum dots

Thu, Jun 19 2014

The ability to position nanoscopic objects at precise locations on a surface is essential for a broad range of

The Casimir Force on Nanostructured Surfaces: Geometry and Finite Conductivity Effects

Fri, May 16 2014

The Casimir force is a quantum effect that strongly depends on not only the material properties but also the shape of

Prediction and Validation of Diffusion Coefficients in a Model Drug Delivery System

Wed, May 14 2014

Diffusion of drug and solvent in polymer-based drug delivery systems is of central significance to controlled drug

From Next Generation DNA Sequencing to the Novel Characterization of Biomolecular Fluctuations

Fri, May 2 2014

Nanoscale devices that address or detect individual molecules offer a new paradigm for sensing and have the potential to

Computational Studies of Energy-Related Materials

Thu, Apr 24 2014

Computational modeling plays an increasingly important role in the materials studies. Here we present our computational

Electrochemistry With Nanoelectrodes

Wed, Apr 23 2014

Nanometer-sized electrodes have drawn considerable interest in recent years. One of the reasons is that with

3-Dimensional Tracking of Non-blinking

Mon, Apr 21 2014

While semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) have been used successfully in numerous single particle tracking (SPT) studies

Floating Catalyst CVD Syntheses of SWNTs for Thin Film Devices – Lessons Learned and Future Directions

Thu, Apr 17 2014

We discuss (n,m) distributions of our floating catalyst chemical vapor deposition (FFCVD) synthesis of SWCNTs from CO

Non-volatile resistive memory: what's going on inside the cell?

Tue, Apr 15 2014

Non-volatile resistive switching memory (ReRAM) technology promises to overcome the scaling limit approached by the

Magnetic Skyrmions in Thin Films for Information Technology and Novel Physics

Thu, Apr 3 2014

Skyrmions, topologically protected, particle-like "whorls" of magnetization, are a promising platform for extremely low

Characterizing Electrostatic Interactions at Interfaces using Quantitative Single Molecule Fluorescence Microscopy

Wed, Apr 2 2014

Rather than using single-molecule fluorescence microscopy to make simple structural maps, this research is focused on

Measuring Our Microbial Communities and Their Dynamics

Fri, Sep 26 2014

The human microbiome consists of the genes contained in the ~100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells, or symbionts, that

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available to Support Baldrige Program

August 28, 2014

Organizations and individuals are invited to help support the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program through high-level sponsorships, which will provide...

Development of tailored scanning probes to study condensed matter systems at the nanoscale: From high mobility two-dimensional electron systems to the nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond

Fri, Mar 28 2014

High mobility electron systems have traditionally been difficult to spatially probe on a local scale because they are

Catalytic Studies of Gold Nanoparticles using Single-Molecule Fluorescence Microscopy

Fri, Mar 21 2014

Noble metal nanoparticles are an important class of catalyst, however they are inherently heterogeneous. This makes

Using Solution Phase Self-Assembly to Control the Properties of Magnetic and Magnetoelectric Nanostructures

Wed, Mar 19 2014

This talk will focus on the use of nanoscale architectures to control properties in magnetic and magnetoelectric

Plasmonic Antennas for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering: From Classical to Quantum

Fri, Mar 14 2014

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is an analytical technique that enables molecules to be identified from their

Enhancing Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Sensing through Micro‐ and Nanofabrication

Thu, Mar 6 2014

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has rapidly become one of the most widely used medical imaging and diagnostic tools

Topology, symmetry, and edge states in graphene heterostructures

Thu, Feb 27 2014

Low-dimensional electronic systems have traditionally been obtained by electrostatically confining electrons, either in

Brillouin Light Scattering Study of Linear and Nonlinear Spin Dynamics in Magnetic Thin Films

Mon, Feb 24 2014

Brillouin light scattering (BLS), an inelastic light scattering technique, has been used for decades to study phonons

Advances in Single Molecule Methods with Applications to Interfacial Science and Biophysics

Mon, Feb 24 2014

Single molecule methods have proven to be powerful tools that can yield complementary information to standard, ensemble

Antiferromagnetic Domain Wall Manipulation and Measurement in Chromium Films

Wed, Feb 19 2014

Antiferromagnets are described by their local magnetization as well as how this magnetization evolves with position

Nanoplasmonics: Physics and Applications

Tue, Feb 11 2014

When light interacts with metallic nanostructures, it can excite free-electron near the metal surface. The

In Situ Microscopy and Spectroscopy Study of the Early-Stage Oxidation of Metals and Alloys

Mon, Feb 3 2014

Oxidation, with effects both beneficial and deleterious, plays an enormous role in technology, from causing serious

Memristors: artificial nano-synapses

Fri, Jan 31 2014

Memristors are nanometer size non-volatile tunable resistances. The resistance state of these devices can be changed by

Quantum Motion and Microwave Fields

Mon, Jan 27 2014

The boundary between quantum and classical physics is continually evolving, with nano- and micron scale mechanical

Nanophotonic optomechanics in Si and wide-bandgap materials

Fri, Jan 17 2014

Recent advances in optomechanics utilize the co-localization of optical and mechanical modes for coherent energy

Scientists Shed Light on Organic Photovoltaic Characteristics

September 2, 2014

Photovoltaic devices, also known as solar cells, produce electrical power when exposed to light, and that technology has enabled a fast-growing industry. The...

Impact of Baldrige Leaders in Health Care Highlighted in Top-100 List

August 27, 2014

Modern Healthcare's annual 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list includes six U.S. health care leaders with direct connections to the Baldrige Program...

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