Speaker:
Anupama Kaul
Jet Propulsion Labs (NASA), California Institute of Technology
Title:
Electronic and Optical Applications of Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials
Date:
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location:
EIT 3142
Abstract:
Novel properties often emerge in low-dimensional materials at the
nanoscale which, in many instances, can be exploited to enhance the
performance of devices useful for a wide variety of electronic and
optical applications. In this talk, I will present our approaches
for capitalizing on the exceptional electronic, optical and mechanical
properties of carbon-based nanomaterials for exciting applications. These
applications range from highly efficient optical absorbers for radiometry
and energy harnessing, nano-electromechanical-systems (NEMS) for sensing
and harsh environment electronics, and miniaturized physical sensors
for vacuum microcavity applications. Finally, ultra-thin, 1-2 nm thick
metal nitrides and oxides in quantum-scale devices have enabled microwave
detection and high-frequency digital circuit applications.
